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1998 Wabash Trailer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 1998 Wabash 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.

6

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1998 compare to other Trailer years?

Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 1998 highlighted6 complaints1990: 2 complaints1993: 5 complaints1994: 1 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 6 complaints1999: 3 complaints2000: 5 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints
Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 1998 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1998 Wabash Trailer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels6100%

Does the 1998 Wabash Trailer have recalls?

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

03V314000BrakesAugust 29, 2003 · 9,517 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SEALCO SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLIES INCORPORATED IN ARVINMERITOR AXLES, PART NOS. 110700 AND 110800, 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 ACCUMULATION OF WATER, DIRT, AND/OR CHEMICALS TO BUILD UP BEHIND THE SNAP RING TO THE POINT WHERE IT WILL NO LONGER CONTAIN THE GUIDE PIN RESULTING IN A FAILURE OF THE AIR VALVE.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THE VALVE IN AN EMPTY OR LIGHTLY LOADED TRAILER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION COULD RESULT IN A HARD APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES, POSSIBLY LOCKING UP THE TRAILER WHEELS AND RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SEALCO WILL PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS 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 SEALCO AT 602-253-1007 OR WABASH AT 765-771-5404.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“MY CARRIER FORCE ME TO PICK UP ONE EMPTY TRAILER WITH THE TRAILER EXPIRED SINCE 2007, NEED 3 TIRES, HUB LEAKS, NO DOT STICKER (WERNER AND! ANY THIRD PARTY) TRL NUMBER LIC PLATE AND DRIVE AT LEAST 30 MILES FROM THE ORIGIN TO THE TA SHOP TO FIX ALL THE ISSUES. TA MADE THE DOT INSPECTION FIND MORE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 7, 2010

1998 Wabash Trailer — common questions

Is the 1998 Wabash Trailer reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1998 Wabash Trailer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1998 Wabash 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.