How many recalls does the 2000 Reitnouer Big Bubba have?

The 2000 Reitnouer Big Bubba has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2000 Reitnouer Big Bubba has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2000 Reitnouer Big Bubba?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

2000 Reitnouer Big Bubba Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2000 Reitnouer Big Bubba has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,222 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 03V385000 2003-10-13 2,222 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SEALCO SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLIES INCORPORATED IN ARVINMERITOR AXLES, PART NO. 110800, THERE IS A RECESSED AREA ON TOP OF THE VALVE IN WHICH A BRASS GUIDE PIN FITS DOWN INSIDE THE BODY OF THE VALVE AND IS HELD IN PLACE BY A STEEL SNAP RING. THE RECESSED AREA ALLOWS…

Consequence

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 LOCKING UP THE TRAILER WHEELS AND RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SEALCO WILL PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SEALCO AT 602-253-1007 OR REITNOUER AT 610-929-4856.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

SUSPENSION

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Reitnouer trailer big bubba with severe electrolysis corrosion on 5th wheel plate, frame support and back axle. Metal to aluminum contact also enhanced by salt/brine on roadways. Had 5th wheel plate dropped and replaced, frame supports and back axle repaired. Repair shop installed plastic between…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2008-07-09

“Reitnouer trailer big bubba with severe electrolysis corrosion on 5th wheel plate, frame support and back axle. Metal to aluminum contact also enhanced by salt/brine on roadways. Had 5th wheel plate dropped and replaced, frame supports and back axle repaired. Repair shop installed plastic between…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2008-07-09

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 2000 Reitnouer Big Bubba as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.