2017 Lark Cargo Trailer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly (1) · Suspension (1) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2018-09-17 · Service Brakes“tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford 350 hauling a 2017 lark cargo detachable trailer, model: vt612sa. the contact stated that the driver side brake light did not illuminate on the trailer when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was …”
2018-03-12 · Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly · 1,000 mi“from the picture you will see the shackles of the trailer. the shackles hold on the leaf springs which hold the axle in place. notice that the eyelets are oval; they should be circular. per my mechanic, the grade of steal used for the shackles was below grade and not strong enough for the rated weight of the trailer. in addition is appears the bolt…”
2018-02-19 · Suspension · 1,500 mi“from the picture you will see the shackles of the trailer. the shackles hold on the leaf springs which hold the axle in place. notice that the eyelets are oval; they should be circular. per my mechanic, the grade of steal used for the shackles was below grade and not strong enough for the rated weight of the trailer. i have two lark trailers. this…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.