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2000 Brenner Tank Trailer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2000 Brenner Tank Trailer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Tank Trailer years?

Tank Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted1 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints
Tank Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2000 Brenner Tank Trailer have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

02V139019BrakesAugust 15, 2002 · 884 units

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 PASSAGE OF THE TRAILER SPRING BRAKE CIRCUIT.

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 BRENNER AT 1-800-558-9750.

01V243000Body & StructureJuly 17, 2001 · 16 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TANK TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 223, "REAR IMPACT GUARDS." THE REAR GUARDS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO SUSTAIN 4.6 PERCENT LESS LOAD THAN PRESCRIBED IN THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.

Consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy

THE LOWER REAR AREA OF THE SUBJECT BUMPERS WILL BE REINFORCED TO WITHSTAND THE SET REGULATORY LOAD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2001. 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 BRENNER AT 1-800-558-9750.

2000 Brenner Tank Trailer — common questions

Is the 2000 Brenner Tank Trailer reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2000 Brenner Tank Trailer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Brenner Tank Trailer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.