2005 Trailmobile Van Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Trailmobile Van, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Trailmobile Van
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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Chamber (service brakes)
On certain van trailers equipped with a specific brake chamber, the chamber has a pushrod length that is shorter than recommended.
Remedy: Dealers will install an extension coupling on the brake chamber pushrod to lengthen it to the recommended dimension. Owner notification began on june 22, 2004. Owners should contact trailmobile at 1-800-823-3181, ext.…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Trailmobile Van have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 20,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Driver applied the trailer brakes while in reverse. The air springs on the suspension separated from the chassis and the forward axle pivoted under the trailer causing damage to the air bags, shocks,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 27, 2006 · Suspension
Compare Trailmobile Van model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Trailmobile Van model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Trailmobile Van | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Trailmobile Van | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Trailmobile Van | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Trailmobile Van
How do I know if my 2005 Trailmobile Van 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 2005 Trailmobile Van; 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 Trailmobile dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V288000).
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 Trailmobile models
- Trailer6 complaints
- Cargo van Trailer1 complaints
- Refrigerated van1 complaints
- 011M0 complaints
- 011N0 complaints
- 0131A-15A10 complaints
- 014A0 complaints
- 021A0 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.