BrakesPart report

1996 Utility Trailer Brakes Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 29%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage: —not reported
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Utility Trailer, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Related recalls

02V210001Aug 15, 2002On 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…Covers: Utility Trailer 1996–2001

Brakes: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
1998	2	17%
1997	6	60%
1996	2	29%
1995	6	50%
1994	6	67%
1993	5	83%
1992	3	50%

Other parts of the 1996 Utility Trailer

Tires
3 complaints Other or unknown
2 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Utility Trailer

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology