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2000 Reitnouer BIG BubbaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Reitnouer BIG Bubba, 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 injuryTypical failure mileage100kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 24, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Reitnouer BIG Bubba 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
Suspension10

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

1 recall

2000 Reitnouer BIG Bubba 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

Supply: check valve

Recall 03V-385 · Oct 13, 2003 · 2,222 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE VALVE IN AN EMPTY OR LIGHTLY LOADED TRAILER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION COULD RESULT IN A HARD APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES, POSSIBLY…

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 Reitnouer.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other BIG Bubba 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 BIG Bubba median. How we score

'98'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What BIG Bubba owners report

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

REITNOUER TRAILER BIG BUBBA WITH SEVERE ELECTROLYSIS CORROSION ON 5TH WHEEL PLATE, FRAME SUPPORT AND BACK AXLE. METAL TO ALUMINUM CONTACT ALSO ENHANCED BY SALT/BRINE ON ROADWAYS. HAD 5TH WHEEL PLATE DROPPED AND REPLACED, FRAME SUPPORTS AND BACK AXLE REPAIRED. REPAIR SHOP INSTALLED PLASTIC BETWEEN…
Complaint 10235603 · Jul 24, 2008 · 100,000 miles

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