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2011 Wells Cargo Cargo TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2011 Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Latches/locks/linkages

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 20, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Wells Cargo Cargo 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
Latches/locks/linkages10

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

2 recalls

2011 Wells Cargo Cargo 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.

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 Wells Cargo.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other Cargo 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 Cargo Trailer median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Cargo Trailer owners report

Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 WELLS CARGO TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V599000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE…
Complaint 10659717 · Nov 20, 2014

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