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2004 Wells Cargo Trailer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Nov 7, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest May 9, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2004 Wells Cargo Trailer, most frequently naming the body & structure category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure2100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08V211000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

May 9, 2008
1 units potentially affected
The defect: WELLS CARGO IS RECALLING 1 MY 2004 BUMPER PULL UTILITY TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
The risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: WELLS CARGO WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR WELLS CARGO AT 1-623-936-8150.
WELLS CARGO, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structure
Filed Nov 7, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 (NA) WELLS CARGO SW121V (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, ONE OF THE TIRES FLATTENED ON THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PULL OVER AND THE TRAILER DROPPED, WHICH CAUSED THE FENDER TO DETACH. THE TIRE WAS SHREDDED. HE CHANGED THE TIRE AND MANAGED TO LOCATE THE FENDER ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 7,500.

NHTSA ID
10247960
Incident
Oct 10, 2008
Mileage
7,500 mi
Body & structure
Filed May 30, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 WELLS CARGO TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT FENDER DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER AND LANDED ON THE TIRE. AS A RESULT, THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MAY 9, 2007. THE CONSUMER NOTICED TREAD SEPARATION ON ONE OF THE TIRES. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES DID NOT APPEAR TO BE ADEQUATE FOR HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HE ALSO NOTICED ANOTHER TIRE SUFFERING FROM TREAD SEPARATION, BUT HAS NOT SEPARATED TOTALLY.

NHTSA ID
10192024
Incident
May 9, 2007