AutoDefect IQ

2004 Kendon Dual Rail Trailer problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (2) · Structure:body:bumpers (1) · Power Train:axle Assembly (1)

4
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

What owners report

2017-09-25 · Structure:body · 2,000 mi · 💥 crash

“on july 21, 2017 my kendon trailer, carrying my two suzuki dual sport motorcycles snapped completely apart aft of the coupler and the safety cable attachment while travelling on the interstate. the trailer, with motorcycles left the roadway and tumbled into a roadside ditch. the both motorcycles were totaled and the trailer was damaged beyond cost…”

2015-07-08 · Structure:body · 6,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tube frame failure. weld connecting lower tube broke away from tube body causing additional stress to upper tubes resulting in stress cracks in the six o'clock non visible area. additional use of the trailer at 50% load capacity resulted in failure of the remaining tubes while towing. causing trailer and motorcycle to flip at speed , cross 2 lanes …”

2006-12-20 · Structure:body:bumpers

“tl*- both of the contact's fenders fell off of the trailer while he was driving at the speed of 55 miles an hour. the most recent incident was on january 15, 2006 which resulted in a flat tire . there were no injuries or fatalities during the incident or damage to the vehicle. per the contact the trailer could not be driven until the tire was …”

2005-10-31 · Power Train:axle Assembly

“consumer trailer tire blew out due to a faulty axle assembly. *ts the flange that supports the wheel fender of the trailer cracked and broke from the axle weld causing the fender to twist sideways. the fender edge then gouged both the inside and outside tire sidewalls causing them to blowout. the consumer believes that the flange was not designe…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.