1998 Utility Trailer Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Utility Trailer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1998 Utility Trailer. The part named most often is tires, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and equipment (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the check valve filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires4 33%
- Brakes2 17%
- Equipment2 17%
- Other or unknown1 8.3%
- Body and structure1 8.3%
- Suspension1 8.3%
Example complaints
Tires: “Two kelly springfield tires on 5th wheel travel Trailer experienced tread separation with only 6,000 miles on tires. Tread was coming off tire because steel belt underneath tread was not properly attached to sidewall. Tire size: st225/75r15, DOT number: puhhp1kr. Both times tires came apart, consumer was traveling at approximately 60 MPH and tires were not overloaded. Tires were only carrying 1900 to 2000 lbs, approximately 70 degrees, when rated to carry 2540 at 65 PSI. Kelly springfield tires are labeled as towmaster, goodyear and kelly dealers have denied consumer replacement tires.”
NHTSA complaint #886115, filed 2001-04Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 02V210001Aug 15, 2002Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valveCovers: Utility Trailer 1996–2001
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…
- 98V120004Jul 22, 1998Wheels › RimCovers: Utility Trailer 1998
Vehicle description: dual axle, semi-van and flatbed, trailers equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these…
Recall details for the 1998 Utility Trailer → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10144439Aug 29, 2018Body and structure. Utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and / or DOT decal.
- 10129960Feb 23, 2018Equipment, Body and structure. Utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation instructions.
- 10117900Aug 18, 2017Equipment. This Bulletin was originally released on March 30, 2009. Utility re-released on August 18, 2017 to reflect the addition of the UTM Plant in Mexico.
Other model years of the Utility Trailer
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 12 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 6 | 350 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Utility Trailer model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Utility Trailer have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1998 Utility Trailer as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Utility Trailer is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1998 Utility Trailer been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.