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2000 Utility Trailer Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2000 Utility Trailer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,826 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. 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.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 02V139003 2002-05-16 2,620 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-5 TRAILER SPRING BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLIES, THE MOLDED RUBBER FACE OF THE INLET/EXHAUST VALVE (I/E VALVE) COMPONENT OF THE AFFECTED VALVES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VALVE'S METAL INSERT. AIR CAN BE TRAPPED BY A SEPARATED I/E VALVE CAUSING IT TO BALLOON AND BLOCK THE EXHAUST…

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES BEING UNABLE TO APPLY THE TRAILER PARKING/EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKES DURING PARKING IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER SUPPLY LINE FAILURE. UNINTENDED ROLLAWAY COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT OR ANY BYSTANDERS.

Remedy

BENDIX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 BENDIX AT 440-329-9000 OR UTILITY TRAILER AT…

Complaints by component

TIRES
4
1crashes
Total complaints4

What owners report

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

“Its just told by uhaul that driving over 1500 miles on two different tires with two different treads was safe for me and my family. We drove through a storm. She offered me a $65 refund. I purchased a uhaul in ny and drove over 1500 miles with a dolly that had two different tire treads to be told…”

TIRES · reported 2019-10-10

“I have a roadmaster tow dolly and one day, while just sitting there, I found a thick piece of the tread had separated, showing wires underneath. I figured the other tire may do the same thing since it was identical but my inspections revealed nothing'..the tire looked like new. Unfortunately the…”

TIRES · reported 2008-10-20

“2000 utility trailer lost two tires while driving. Consumer stated that the tire crossed the median and hit another vehicle. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-89-0621”

TIRES · reported 2007-12-08

“On saturday, august 11th, I experience a blow out; the blow out was on the car carrier. I called cs at 6: 25 cst and transferred to the roadside assistance-I was on hold for over 15 minutes. I called back to see if cs would have any better luck with getting roadside assistance, jana stayed on hold…”

TIRES · reported 2007-08-11
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 Utility Trailer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.