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1999 Utility TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1999 Utility Trailer, most often about the trailer hitches. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Trailer hitches

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 15, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Utility Trailer has problems

5 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
Trailer hitches30
Electrical system10
Equipment10
Exterior lighting10
Tires10
Wheels10

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

1 recall

1999 Utility 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

Supply: check valve

Recall 02V-210 · Aug 15, 2002 · 206 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 Utility.

Best & worst years

1999 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Trailer owners report

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

(PULLRIGHT 5TH WHEEL TRAILER HITCH) LATCHING PIVOT WELD ON THE HITCH BROKE COMPLETEY OFF, REPAIRED BY REWELDING HOWEVER BROKE AGAIN, THIRD REPAIR WAS REPLACING PIVOT WITH BOLT AND NUT HOWEVER THREE OF THE FOUR BOLTS BROKE COMPLETELY THROUGH. MJS
Complaint 544872 · Apr 7, 1999

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