2012 Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2012 Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2012 Wells Cargo Cargo 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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Latches/locks/linkages
Wells Cargo, Inc. (Wells Cargo) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 cargo trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Remedy: Wells Cargo will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may contact Wells Cargo at…
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Latches/locks/linkages
Wells Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Wells Cargo trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Remedy: Wells Industries will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may contact Wells Industries at…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2012 Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer. 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 Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer
How do I know if my 2012 Wells Cargo Cargo 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2012 Wells Cargo Cargo Trailer; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 Wells Cargo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V598000).
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 Wells Cargo models
- Trailer2 complaints
- TW1221 complaints
- Aluminum Snowmobile0 complaints
- Livestock0 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.