2003 Hackney Trailer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Hackney Trailer, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Hackney Trailer
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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Antilock (service brakes)
Certain double trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." continuous power is not provided to the rear electrical connector on the towing vehicle as required by the standard.
Remedy: Owners will be furnished with an add-on wiring harness to provide this continuous power and will be reimbursed a fix amount for installation labor. Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003. Owners…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Hackney Trailer have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Trailer welds for the structure have holes. Consumer is concerned that structure will collapse. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 17, 2004 · Structure
Compare Hackney Trailer model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hackney Trailer model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Hackney Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Hackney Trailer | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2003 Hackney Trailer
How do I know if my 2003 Hackney Trailer 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 2003 Hackney Trailer; 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 Hackney dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V441000).
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 Hackney models
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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.