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2001 Utility TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 Utility Trailer, most often about the service brakes, electric. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, electric

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 16, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Utility Trailer has problems

2 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
Service brakes, electric11
Tires10

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

2 recalls

2001 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 →

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 02V-139 · May 16, 2002 · 2,620 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES BEING UNABLE TO APPLY THE TRAILER PARKING/EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKES DURING PARKING IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER…

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

2001 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
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Trailer owners report

Recent service brakes, electric complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2001 UTILITY TRAILER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TRAILER BRAKE OR BEARING CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHICH CAUSED THE TRAILER TO CATCH ON FIRE. *JB
Complaint 10175384 · Dec 1, 2006

Own a 2001 Trailer?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.