no report yet
Supply: check valve
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…
1999 Wabash TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1999 Wabash Trailer, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 25, 2008. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 Wabash Trailer has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1999 Wabash 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
Suspension
Risk. AN OUTBOARD BEARING FAILURE CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE HUB ASSEMBLY FROM THE SPINDLE.
no report yet
no report yet
Supply: quick release valve
Risk. IF FROZEN, THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MODULATE THE BRAKE FORCES WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL.
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 Wabash.
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
'90'93'94'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Trailer owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1999 WABASH TRAILER CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS NEAR THE REAR AXLE. CONSUMER TRIED AND WAS UNABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT# 10-0088-91. *JB
1999 WABASH TRAILER DRIVESHAFT BROKE OFF. *TS TWO OTHER VEHICLE'S STRUCK THE DRIVESHAFT IN THE MIDDLE LANE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THEIR VEHICLES. ALL VEHICLE'S CAME TO A STOP IN THE RIGHT BERM (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM
Own a 1999 Trailer?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.