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2005 Mobile Suites TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2005 Mobile Suites Trailer, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 12, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Mobile Suites Trailer has problems

3 complaints 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
Suspension10
Tires10
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

2005 Mobile Suites 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: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-477 · Sep 17, 2008 · 2,749 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

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 Mobile Suites.

Best & worst years

2005 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

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Trailer owners report

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

WHILE ON A TRIP FROM HOME TO HERSHEY PA. THE LEFT SIDE REAR SPRING HANGER PUSHED THRU THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER. THE FRAME IS MADE BY LIPPERT COMPONENTS. THE REAR AXLE MOVED BACK WHEN THE SPRING HANGER LET GO BENDING THE REAR AXLE. THE SPRING HANGER WAS ONLY WELDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME WHICH…
Complaint 10205582 · Oct 13, 2007

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