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1996 Trailmobile TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Trailmobile Trailer, most often about the wheels. 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 problem1Wheels

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 25, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Trailmobile 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
Wheels10

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

1 recall

1996 Trailmobile 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

Spindle: arm

Recall 95V-249 · Apr 30, 1996 · 250 vehicles

Risk. THIS CRACK CAN REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE SERVICE LIFE OF THE SPINDLE AND CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR…

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 Trailmobile.

Best & worst years

1996 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

'92'95'96'97'00'01'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Trailer owners report

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

GOODYEAR TIRES (235-85R16) CONTINUE TO FAIL DUE TO FAILURE OF THE WHEEL RIM, RECALL COMPONENT HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED PRIOR TO INCIDENTS.
Complaint 539340 · Aug 25, 1998

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