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2004 Wells Cargo TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Wells Cargo Trailer, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Wells Cargo 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
Structure20

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

1 recall

2004 Wells 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.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-211 · May 9, 2008 · 1 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

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 Wells Cargo.

Best & worst years

2004 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

'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Trailer owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 (NA) WELLS CARGO SW121V (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, ONE OF THE TIRES FLATTENED ON THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PULL OVER AND THE TRAILER DROPPED, WHICH CAUSED THE FENDER TO DETACH. THE TIRE WAS SHREDDED. HE CHANGED THE TIRE AND MANAGED TO LOCATE THE FENDER ON THE…
Complaint 10247960 · Nov 7, 2008 · 7,500 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 WELLS CARGO TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT FENDER DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER AND LANDED ON THE TIRE. AS A RESULT, THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MAY 9, 2007. THE CONSUMER NOTICED TREAD SEPARATION ON ONE OF THE TIRES. UPDATED 02/01/08.…
Complaint 10192024 · May 30, 2007

Own a 2004 Trailer?

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