2001 Mac TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Mac Trailer, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 29, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Mac Trailer has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 Mac 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.

–no report yet

Equipment: mechanical

Recall 04V-171 · Apr 8, 2004 · 310 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THE CYLINDER IS EXTENDED TO ITS MAXIMUM STROKE, THE FIFTH STAGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OVER THE TRAILER, ALLOWING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Mac.

Best & worst years

2001 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

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Trailer owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MAGIC TRAIL TRAILER BOAT TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A BUBBLE IN THE TIRE BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE TIRE WAS 100. A WAS NO VIN…
Complaint 10340555 · Jun 29, 2010 · 100 miles

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