2008 American Hauler Cargo Trailers Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 American Hauler Cargo Trailers. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 American Hauler Cargo Trailers
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
American Hauler is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 cargo trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, to July 30, 2010, equipped with a flushlock option (which uses a Fastec-brand door lock). It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Remedy: American Hauler will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2013. Owners may contact American Hauler at…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 American Hauler Cargo Trailers. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare American Hauler Cargo Trailers model years
Recall and complaint counts for every American Hauler Cargo Trailers model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 American Hauler Cargo Trailers | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 American Hauler Cargo Trailers | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 American Hauler Cargo Trailers | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 American Hauler Cargo Trailers | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 American Hauler Cargo Trailers | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 American Hauler Cargo Trailers | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 American Hauler Cargo Trailers
How do I know if my 2008 American Hauler Cargo Trailers has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 American Hauler Cargo Trailers; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised American Hauler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V447000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other American Hauler models
- Nighthawk1 complaints
- Silver Hawk1 complaints
- Air-Lite0 complaints
- Arrow0 complaints
- Falcon XC0 complaints
- Night Hawk0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.