Does the 1999 Reliance Trailer Sturdyweld have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1999 Reliance Trailer Sturdyweld recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Reliance Trailer dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Reliance Trailer Sturdyweld?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1999 Reliance Trailer Sturdyweld recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1999 Reliance Trailer Sturdyweld. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Reliance Trailer been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Reliance Trailer dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1999 Reliance Trailer Sturdyweld recalls, newest first

January 29, 2002NHTSA 02V03700115 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary: On some trailers equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with TRW model 20EDL ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Consequence: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. Owner notification is began February 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact reliance trailers at 1-800-444-9772.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1999 Reliance Trailer Sturdyweld were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1999 Reliance Trailer Sturdyweld have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1999 Reliance Trailer Sturdyweld recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Reliance Trailer dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Reliance Trailer Sturdyweld?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.