Trailer T18s 2004

Model T18s made in 2004 by Trailer got 6 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There was one recall concerning structure .

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
06V065000CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INCfrom 01/01/2000 to 03/01/2006V (Vehicle)69912/15/2006MFRCHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC03/08/200603/08/2006571223
Defect SummaryCertain trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 223, rear impact guards. proper rear impact guards were not installed on these trailers.
Consequence SummaryIf struck in the rear by a smaller vehicle, the vehicle may underride the trailer increasing the risk of injury to the occupants of the smaller vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install the correct rear impact guards free of charge. the recall began on december 15, 2006. owners may contact charles machine works at 580-572-2480.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
07/07/20121
 2004 mastercraft trailer with goodyear marathon st225/75r/15 trailer tires at proper inflation requirements and towing at highway speeds. left side tire blew at highway speed. 1hr later at highway speeds, right side showed signs of impending tire failure...which was confirmed after tire replacement at tire shop. both failed tires were chinese made goodyear marathons. old parts: 1st tire failure is not available, 2nd failure tire is available. over the last 3-5yrs, i've experienced too many trailer tire failures. if regulations do not exist for trailer tires, they need to. if they do exist, they need revisited and reinforced. tire failures so frequently at highway speeds are a safety hazard to myself and those around me. trailer type in description is accurate. trailer type in vehicle section is not. *tr
07/07/2012
 2004 mastercraft trailer with goodyear marathon st225/75r/15 trailer tires at proper inflation requirements and towing at highway speeds. left side tire blew at highway speed. 1hr later at highway speeds, right side showed signs of impending tire failure...which was confirmed after tire replacement at tire shop. both failed tires were chinese made goodyear marathons. old parts: 1st tire failure is not available, 2nd failure tire is available. over the last 3-5yrs, i've experienced too many trailer tire failures. if regulations do not exist for trailer tires, they need to. if they do exist, they need revisited and reinforced. tire failures so frequently at highway speeds are a safety hazard to myself and those around me. trailer type in description is accurate. trailer type in vehicle section is not.