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2001 Newman Sled BED TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Newman Sled BED Trailer, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 7, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Newman Sled BED 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
Structure10

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

1 recall

2001 Newman Sled BED 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

Front: hub

Recall 01V-036 · Feb 12, 2001 · 1,800 vehicles

Risk. THE WHEEL HUB WILL SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER AXLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

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 Newman.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Sled BED 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 Sled BED Trailer median. How we score

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

What Sled BED Trailer owners report

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

FAILURE OF BOLTS WHICH COUPLE TILTING SNOWMOBILE TRAILER FRAME/AXLE SECTION TO HITCH (TONGUE) SECTION. UPON RETURN FROM SNOWMOBILING TRIP, WHEN TILTING TRAILER TO UNLOAD SLEDS, BOTH MAIN BOLTS HOLDING TRAILER TOGETHER BROKE OFF, LEAVING THE HITCH (TONGUE) SECTION COMPLETELY FREE OF THE TRAILER.…
Complaint 10386690 · Mar 7, 2011

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