Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1998 Wabash Trailer peaked in 2001, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1998 Wabash Trailer
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from May 10, 2001 to Oct 7, 2010.
Recall campaigns covering this model year19,517 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints55.0 times the median 1998 trailer
Severity index0.01998 trailers average 12.3
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
80% of complaints about the 1998 Wabash Trailer name tires
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 1998 Wabash Trailer
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V-314 | Aug 29, 2003 | On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part nos. 110700 and 110800,… | Brakes | 9,517 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1998 Wabash Trailer
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Oct 7, 2010Failure Oct 7, 2010111,657 milesMadison, OHPressure monitoring and regulating systems, Tires
MY CARRIER FORCE ME TO PICK UP ONE EMPTY TRAILER WITH THE TRAILER EXPIRED SINCE 2007, NEED 3 TIRES, HUB LEAKS, NO DOT STICKER (WERNER AND! ANY THIRD PARTY) TRL NUMBER LIC PLATE AND DRIVE AT LEAST 30 MILES FROM THE ORIGIN TO THE TA SHOP TO FIX ALL THE ISSUES. TA MADE THE DOT INSPECTION FIND MORE ISSUES. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10359586 - Filed Jun 5, 2006Failure Apr 22, 2006Willmar, MNTires
THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR AXLE TIRE BLEWOUT ON THE 1998 WABASH TRAILER1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THE TIRE DEBRIS FROM THE TRUCK STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. *NM
NHTSA complaint 10159486 - Filed Sep 2, 2002Failure Jul 17, 2002Mishawaka, INTires
WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE BLEWOUT ON THE TRAILER CAUSING A RECAP TO STRIKE THE FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE MUD FLAP WAS DAMAGED BY IT BECOMING WEDGED IN THE TIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
NHTSA complaint 567277 - Filed Jul 31, 2001Failure Jun 16, 2001Madison, SDTires
WHILE DRIVING ON TURNPIKE, CONSUMERS RIGHT REAR TRAILOR TIRE BLEW OUT, THE RECAP PORTION OF THE TIRE FLEW OFF, STRIKING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES, NO TIRE INGORMATION GIVEN.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT#10-90-343)*JB
NHTSA complaint 562272 - Filed May 10, 2001Failure Mar 2, 2001Iron City, TNWheels
THE RIGHT REAR MUD FLAP BROKE FROM THE TRAILER STRICKING ANOTHER VEHICLE (OHIO TRAFFICE CRASH REPORT). NLM
NHTSA complaint 561148
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- TB07011 Nov 27, 2007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REFRIGERATED VAN WITH TUCKED COUPLER: BASE RAIL INSPECTION/REPAIR. *PE
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.