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1996 Trailmobile Trailer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1996 Trailmobile Trailer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1996 compare to other Trailer years?

Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 1996 highlighted2 complaints1992: 0 complaints1995: 2 complaints1996: 1 complaints1997: 0 complaints2000: 1 complaints2001: 1 complaints2004: 1 complaints2005: 0 complaints
Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 1996 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1996 Trailmobile Trailer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 1996 Trailmobile Trailer have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

95V249004SteeringApril 30, 1996 · 250 units

Defect

THESE AXLES CONSIST OF A STEEL TUBULAR CENTER SECTION AND FORGED STEEL SPINDLES THAT ARE WELDED TO EACH END OF THE TUBE. EITHER SPINDLE CAN CONTAIN A CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACK THROUGH A PORTION OF ITS CROSS SECTION.

Consequence

THIS CRACK CAN REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE SERVICE LIFE OF THE SPINDLE AND CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

EATON WILL USE PORTABLE ULTRASONIC TESTING EQUIPMENT TO INSPECT EACH SUSPECT TRAILER AXLE. TRAILER AXLES CONTAINING DEFECTIVE SPINDLES WILL BE REPLACED WITH EQUIVALENT AXLES.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“GOODYEAR TIRES (235-85R16) CONTINUE TO FAIL DUE TO FAILURE OF THE WHEEL RIM, RECALL COMPONENT HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED PRIOR TO INCIDENTS.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 15, 1998

1996 Trailmobile Trailer — common questions

Is the 1996 Trailmobile Trailer reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1996 Trailmobile Trailer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1996 Trailmobile 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.