2005 Trailer T18S recalls and problems

The 2005 Trailer T18S has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Trailer dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Trailer T18S vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Trailer T18S recalls

Recall 06V-065: Structure

Reported Mar 8, 2006 · 699 vehicles affected · CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC

Problem: Certain trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 223, "rear impact guards." proper rear impact guards were not installed on these trailers.

Risk: If struck in the rear by a smaller vehicle, the vehicle may underride the trailer increasing the risk of injury to the occupants of the smaller vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will install the correct rear impact guards free of charge. The recall began on december 15, 2006. Owners may contact charles machine works at 580-572-2480.

2005 Trailer T18S problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires4
Suspension1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Trailer T18S complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Suspension · reported Jan 12, 2010
I rented a u-haul from a u-haul vendor best value inn in neptune, nj on december 24th. When I rented the truck there appeared to be no problems. On the morning on december 26th after the truck was loaded I was leaving my home in wall, nj to drive to fort lauderdale, fl for college. When I realized that I had forgotten something at home I turned around. I noticed that the truck seemed to be making an odd noise when I turned but assumed that it was caused by the weight in the back of the truck. I arrived home and noticed that the skirt of the truck was pushed up against the tire. I contacted…
Tires · reported Apr 29, 2008
I was pulling my travel trailer on I-10 west of marianna, fl. July 2007. Lost both ls tires from tire tread separation. Temperatures around 98 and no tire impact found. Spoke with several independent tire dealers and checked the google internet search found lots of complaints about tire failure with the goodyear marathon st trailer tires.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Trailer T18S have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Trailer T18S: 06V-065 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Trailer T18S?

Owners report tires problems most often (4 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10,000 miles.

Are Trailer recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Trailer dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.