no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. IF THE POWER SWITCH SHORTS, IT CAN RESULT IN AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION IN THE ECU AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
2002 Jacobsen TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2002 Jacobsen Trailer, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 24, 2005. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Jacobsen Trailer has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Steering
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2002 Jacobsen Trailer recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jacobsen.
Best & worst years
2002 vs. every other Trailer year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trailer median. How we score
'02'03'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Trailer owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER STATES: THIS HAS A RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM COVERED BY RUBBER BOOT ALLOWS IT TO MOVE TO OPERATE STEERING AND THERE IS DEBRIUS GETTING IN THEM THE BOOTS HAVE BROKE TWICE IN THE SAME SPOT. TWO BOOTS TO THE SYSTEM ITS STRECTHED TO LONG BRAKE.
Own a 2002 Trailer?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.