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2002 Transcraft Trailer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2002 Transcraft 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.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Trailer years?

Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted2 complaints1985: 1 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 2 complaints
Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Transcraft Trailer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other150%
Body & Structure150%

Does the 2002 Transcraft Trailer have recalls?

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

03V396000BrakesOctober 15, 2003 · 171 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX EC-30T ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS (ECU). IF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT EXPERIENCES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND THE SHORT IS NOT REPAIRED, THE HIGH SIDE POWER SWITCH INSIDE THE ECU THAT CONTROLS THE ILLUMINATION OF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP MAY EVENTUALLY BECOME THERMALLY STRESSED AND EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Consequence

IF THE POWER SWITCH SHORTS, IT CAN RESULT IN AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION IN THE ECU AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE.

Remedy

BENDIX WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY KIT AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE A LABOR ALLOWANCE FOR THE REPAIR. 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 1-800-478-1793 OR TRANSCRAFT AT 1-618-833-3591.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“CONSUMER BELIEVES TRAILER WAS MISCONSTRUCTED WHEN BUILT, TRAILER IS UNSAFE TO PULL, IT IS RUNNING 8 TO 10 INCHES TO THE RIGHT.*YD”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure

“THE RAMPS ON THE TRAILER BROKE UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING THE TRACTOR TO FLIP OVER WHEN THE OWNER WAS PULLING INTO THE BED. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY THE CONSUMER.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 13, 2005

2002 Transcraft Trailer — common questions

Is the 2002 Transcraft Trailer reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Transcraft Trailer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 Transcraft 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.