How many recalls does the 1996 Utility Trailer have?

The 1996 Utility Trailer has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1996 Utility Trailer 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 1996 Utility Trailer?

Of 9 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1996 Utility Trailer Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1996 Utility Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 206 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 02V210001 2002-08-15 206 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLIES, 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 ACCUMULATION OF WATER, DIRT, AND/OR CHEMICALS TO BUILD UP BEHIND…

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 ITS 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 UTILITY AT 626-965-1541.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

TIRES

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints9

What owners report

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

“1996 utility trailer. The trailer's right rear axle caught fire because of a hot brake. Driver stopped at service plaza to put out fire. *nj ohio traffic crash report 10-0578-90. *jb”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2008-08-18

“Consumer states that received a recall letter, and parts are not available. Please provide any further information. Nlm”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2002-09-25

“While driving the right rear outside tire blew out, it ripped a 4 inch strip off the mud flap, knocked out the right rear tailight and pigtail wiring (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm”

TIRES · reported 2001-03-01

“Tire blewout while driving causing damage to the mud flap and also causing damage to another vehicle (ohio trafic crash report). Nlm”

TIRES · reported 2001-01-14

“Brakes and shoes failed.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS · reported 1998-07-20

“Brakes and shoes failed.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS · reported 1998-07-20

“Brakes failed.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS · reported 1998-07-20

“Rear axle wheel seal failed.”

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL · reported 1998-05-02

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 1996 Utility Trailer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.