Wells Cargo report card

Cargo and enclosed · Car hauler

Specs as published by the maker

CategoriesCargo and enclosedCar hauler
Founded1954
HeadquartersElkhart, IN source
PlantsSee official plant list source
How it sellsSold through dealers
Frame materialSteel on 6, aluminum on 4 of 10 models read
Models tracked here24
AxlesNot yet verified
Warranty3 year limited on Road Force models (terms vary by line); axles covered by axle maker
WebsiteOfficial site

Taken from each maker's own published pages and checked October 26, 2026. Makers can change them at any time. Report an error

Warranty by part

  • Overall (limited) 3 years.
Terms by model line
  • Road Force (RF, RFV) and Wagon SS: Overall 3 years.
  • Flat Top (FT): Overall 1 year.

As the maker publishes it. The Warranty grade uses the structure or frame term for the maker's main model line only.

Build facts (not graded)

Frame type and materialPublished for 10 of 24 model lines read
Axle brandPublished for 14 of 24 model lines read
Axle or suspension warranty stated by the makerPublished for 0 of 24 model lines read
Brake type and axles brakedPublished for 6 of 24 model lines read
Wiring and lightsPublished for 24 of 24 model lines read
Deck or floor material and thicknessPublished for 4 of 24 model lines read
Show the 24 model lines we read
Model lineFrame type and materialAxle brandAxle or suspension warranty stated by the makerBrake type and axles brakedWiring and lightsDeck or floor material and thickness
Road Force Autotube, size 48" (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)wiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Road Force V Front Autonot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)wiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Aluminum Cargotube aluminumaxle brand Torflexnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring described3/4" PlexCore Deck
Fasttrac 8 5tube, size 2" x 6" (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)wiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Fasttrac Deluxetube aluminum, size 16"not listed on the model pages we read1 years (model page), under 3 yearselectric, axles braked listedwiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Fasttractube, size 2" (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we read1 years (model page), under 3 yearselectric, axles braked listedwiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Road Force 8 5tube, size 48" (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)wiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Road Force Cargotubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)wiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Road Force V Front 85not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)wiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Road Force V Fronttubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Wagon Hd V Front 7 Widechannel steelaxle brand Dexternot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Wagon Hd V Front 8 5 Widetube (partly listed)axle brand Dexter, Torflexnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Wagonhd 7 Widechannel steel, size 16"axle brand Dexter, Torflexnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Wagonhd 8 Widechannel steel, size 16"axle brand Dexter, Torflexnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedwiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Road Force Motorcycletube, size 60" (partly listed)axle brand Torflexnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Motortrac Goosenecktube aluminum, size 16"axle brand Torflexnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)wiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Motortractube steel, size 16"axle brand Torflexnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Revv Race Auto Trailertube, size 24" (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring describednot listed on the model pages we read
Silversport Racetube, size 2" (partly listed)axle brand Torflexnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)wiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Motortrac Sstube, size 2" (partly listed)axle brand Torflexnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)wiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Silversport Cargotube aluminumaxle brand Torflexnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring described3/4" PlexCore Deck
Sport Track Ssnot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexter, Torflexnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring described3/4" PlexCore Deck
Sporttrac Ssnot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexter, Torflexnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring described3/4" PlexCore Deck
Sporttrac Steel Snowmobilenot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexter, Torflexnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring describeddeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed

Plain facts from the maker's model pages we read. They never change a grade. Not listed on the model pages we read does not mean the trailer lacks the feature, because many makers show specs in images, brochures, or dealer sheets.

Typical prices by type

TypeTypical newTypical used
Cargo and enclosed$5,850 to $17,700
median $8,100
46 listings, updated October 2026
$2,800 to $13,900
median $7,500
11 listings, updated October 2026
Under 10,000 GVWR$7,250 to $11,350
median $7,600
7 listings, updated October 2026
Not enough listings yet
10,000 GVWR$13,500 to $20,300
median $17,900
9 listings, updated October 2026
Not enough listings yet
Car haulerNot enough listings yetNot enough listings yet

Typical prices come from thousands of public dealer and classified listings across the US, refreshed monthly. Each range is the middle 80 percent of advertised prices for that exact brand, trailer type, and condition, split by GVWR class and, for equipment and car haulers, tilt deck or ramps. Types and weight classes are never blended. Ranges show only when at least 5 listings from at least two different sellers match.

Recall history

5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA naming Wells Cargo trailers, received 2008 to 2016. 0 were received in the last five years.

Most recent recalls

October 5, 2016, NHTSA campaign 16V709000

Maker named by NHTSA

Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. (UTC Group) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Haulmark and Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile trailers, models HAS85X16DT2, HAS85X20DT2, HAS85X22DT2, HAS85X24DT2, WAS85X1622, WAS85X2022 and WAS85X2422, manufactured June 18, 2015, to September 23, 2016. Cross winds may result in the trailers tipping or lifting, possibly causing the couplers to tear.

Remedy as filed

UTC Group will notify owners, and dealers will attach a reinforcement plate assembly and extra coupler tube to each trailer, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact UTC Group customer service at 1-574-264-9661. UTC Group's number for this recall is ID119915.

This campaign names several brands or product lines, so no unit total is shown for this brand.
November 25, 2013, NHTSA campaign 13V598000

Maker named by NHTSA

Wells Cargo, Inc

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Wells Cargo, Inc. (Wells Cargo) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 cargo trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

Remedy as filed

Wells Cargo will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may contact Wells Cargo at 1-800-348-7553 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

NHTSA lists about 4,754 potentially affected units for this campaign.
November 25, 2013, NHTSA campaign 13V599000

Maker named by NHTSA

Wells Industries, Inc.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Wells Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Wells Cargo trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

Remedy as filed

Wells Industries will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may contact Wells Industries at 1-801-621-3637 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

NHTSA lists about 512 potentially affected units for this campaign.
May 17, 2012, NHTSA campaign 12V219000

Maker named by NHTSA

UNIVERSAL TRAILER CORP. INC.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

UNIVERSAL TRAILER CORPORATION (UTC) IS RECALLING ONE MODEL YEAR 2012 HAULMARK AND ONE MODEL YEAR 2012 WELLS CARGO TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH A DEXTER AXLE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMP. THIS PUMP MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF SOME CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN THIS PUMP WHICH CAN RENDER THE UNIT INOPERABLE.

Remedy as filed

UTC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEXTER AXLE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMPS, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UNIVERSAL TRAILER CORPORATION AT 1-574-264-9661.

This campaign names several brands or product lines, so no unit total is shown for this brand.
May 9, 2008, NHTSA campaign 08V211000

Maker named by NHTSA

WELLS CARGO, INC.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

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.

Remedy as filed

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.

NHTSA lists about 1 potentially affected units for this campaign.

Source: NHTSA recall data. Quoted text is the maker's own filing, shown as NHTSA publishes it. A recall is a safety campaign filed by a maker and is not a finding that anyone did something wrong. Campaigns that name more than one brand count for each brand named.

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