1998 Reliance Trailer Trailer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Reliance Trailer Trailer, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 Reliance Trailer 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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Check valve (service brakes)
On certain trailers equipped with spring brake control valve assemblies, 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…
Remedy: Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to its 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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Reliance Trailer Trailer have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 600 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Purchased 4 st205/75d14 kenda loadstar 550 tires 18 months ago . The inflation has been kept to specs. I just noticed 2 of them are developing major cracking in sidewall. Kenda will not respond to my”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 11, 2015 · Tires
Compare Reliance Trailer Trailer model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Reliance Trailer Trailer model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Reliance Trailer Trailer | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Reliance Trailer Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Reliance Trailer Trailer | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Reliance Trailer Trailer | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 Reliance Trailer Trailer
How do I know if my 1998 Reliance Trailer 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 1998 Reliance Trailer 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 Reliance Trailer dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V210003).
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 Reliance Trailer models
- Transfer Trailer Chassis2 complaints
- Flatbed Trailer0 complaints
- Sturdyweld0 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.