2017 Lark Cargo Trailer Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2017 Lark Cargo Trailer. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STRUCTURE
1
SUSPENSION
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
1
Total complaints5

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford 350 hauling a 2017 lark cargo detachable trailer, model: vt612sa. The contact stated that the driver side brake light did not illuminate on the trailer when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS · reported 2018-09-14

“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford 350 hauling a 2017 lark cargo detachable trailer, model: vt612sa. The contact stated that the driver side brake light did not illuminate on the trailer when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-09-14

“From the picture you will see the shackles of the trailer. The shackles hold on the leaf springs which hold the axle in place. Notice that the eyelets are oval; they should be circular. Per my mechanic, the grade of steal used for the shackles was below grade and not strong enough for the rated…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY · reported 2018-02-01

“From the picture you will see the shackles of the trailer. The shackles hold on the leaf springs which hold the axle in place. Notice that the eyelets are oval; they should be circular. Per my mechanic, the grade of steal used for the shackles was below grade and not strong enough for the rated…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2018-01-13

“From the picture you will see the shackles of the trailer. The shackles hold on the leaf springs which hold the axle in place. Notice that the eyelets are oval; they should be circular. Per my mechanic, the grade of steal used for the shackles was below grade and not strong enough for the rated…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2018-01-13
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Lark Cargo Trailer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.