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2005 Pace American TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2005 Pace American 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 complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 19, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Pace American 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
Structure20
Tires10

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

1 recall

2005 Pace American 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 Pace American.

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

'02'04'05'06'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Pace American Trailer, and the recalls they led to.

  1. PACE AMERICAN 573 RETRACTIONAQ08001 · closed Oct 29, 2008
    No recall
In owners' words

What Trailer owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PACE AMERICAN 4X8 UTILITY TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MEASUREMENTS ON THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER ARE OUT OF SQUARE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THE TRAILER DOES NOT HAVE MILEAGE, ENGINE SIZE, CYLINDERS, OR A TRANSMISSION TYPE.
Complaint 10191447 · May 22, 2007
DT: CONTACT STATED TRAILER IS FALLING APART; SHE FOUND MANY CRACKS IN THE STRUCTURE AND THE BASE WAS BROKEN ON ALL THE AXLES. THE BIGFOOT''S TRAILER WAS NOT WELL-BUILT TO CARRY A SHIPMENT OR SUPPORT A LONG TRIP. ALSO, OWNER AFFIRMED THE TRAILER IS THE LOWEST QUALITY AND DANGER,FOR THAT REASON, THE…
Complaint 10164870 · Aug 7, 2006

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