Vehicle recall 04V288000 · June 10, 2004
Trailmobile Trailer and Van
On certain van trailers equipped with a specific brake chamber, the chamber has a pushrod length that is shorter than recommended.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain van trailers equipped with a specific brake chamber, the chamber has a pushrod length that is shorter than recommended.
- Consequence
- This could result in reduced braking force under certain conditions, which could result in a crash.
- 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. 223.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V288000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 10, 2004
- Filed by
- TRAILMOBILE CANADA LIMITED
- Owner notification
- June 24, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,224
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Disc › Chamber
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Trailmobile Trailer (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- Trailmobile Van (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
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