1999 Monon Trailer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1999 Monon 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Trailer years?

Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1999 Monon Trailer have recalls?

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

02V195000BrakesJuly 22, 2002 · 126 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WABCO 4S/2M SYSTEM, THE ELECTRICAL AND AIR CONNECTIONS ARE IMPROPERLY CONNECTED.

Consequence

THE SERVICE BRAKING SYSTEM COULD BECOME INEFFECTIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

THE ELECTRICAL AND AIR CONNECTIONS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2002. 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 HPA MONON AT 1-800-231-6413.

99V233000Body & StructureAugust 25, 1999 · 11,565 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 223, "REAR IMPACT GUARDS." THE REAR IMPACT GUARDS SHOULD BE REINFORCED TO IMPROVE THEIR PERFORMANCE IN COLLISIONS.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE REAR IMPACT GUARDS MAY NOT PROPERLY PROTECT THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A FREE REINFORCEMENT KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

1999 Monon Trailer — common questions

Is the 1999 Monon 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 1999 Monon Trailer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1999 Monon Trailer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1999 compare to other Trailer years?

Does the 1999 Monon Trailer have recalls?

1999 Monon Trailer — common questions

Is the 1999 Monon Trailer reliable?

Does the 1999 Monon Trailer have recalls?

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