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2005 Reinke TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Reinke Trailer, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 30, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Reinke 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.

2 recalls

2005 Reinke 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

Recall 06V-186 · May 30, 2006 · 6 vehicles

Risk. IF THE TOOLBOX SEPARATES FROM THE TRAILER WHILE THE TRAILER IS IN MOTION, VEHICLES ON THE ROAD ARE AT RISK OF COLLISION WITH THE TOOLBOX AND ITS CONTENTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 05V-332 · Jul 27, 2005 · 548 vehicles

Risk. IF THE TOOLBOX SEPARATES FROM THE TRAILER WHILE THE TRAILER IS IN MOTION, VEHICLES ON THE ROAD ARE AT RISK OF COLLISION WITH THE TOOLBOX AND ITS CONTENTS.

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 Reinke.

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

'03'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Trailer owners report

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

2005 RUFFNECK TRAILER SERIES/MODEL BU-07-01 VIN [XXX]PURCHASED ON 3/22/05 IN NORTH MIAMI FROM RUFFNECK TRAILER CO. ON 5/15/05, WHILE DRIVING HOME ON NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE 275 IN ST PETERSBURG, FL, FROM SARASOTA, FL, THE RIGHT METAL FENDER SUDDENLY FLEW OFF THE TRAILER STRIKING THE ROADWAY AND…
Complaint 10130817 · Aug 1, 2005

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