NHTSA Service Bulletin 10182425: 2020 Wylie Water Trailer
Official manufacturer communication context for 2020 Wylie Water Trailer, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
On October 23, 2020 it was discovered by Wylie Manufacturing Co. personnel that we had a wiring issue on a total of 100 trailers. This issue originated with the use of a single-wire license plate lamp that was ordered when our usual license plate lamp inventory was depleted, and was used as a substitute with incorrect wiring procedures followed by assembly personnel. At that time we had used up the total inventory of 100 of the substitute lamps. We discovered we had 25 of the trailers still on the yard, that had not yet shipped, but that 75 of the trailers had been shipped in the previous days leading up to the discovery of the wiring issue. The 25 on hand were corrected on site. We quickly identified all 75 of the trailers which had shipped with the incorrect wiring in place, by customer and location. We made the decision to send a replacement 2-wire license plate lamp because it would be straightforward to install correctly. The license plate lamp kits were preassembled by us and the kits were sent out so that all customers would receive the lamps within 2 business days. The attached memo was provided as instruction to the customers. We have asked affected customers to confirm that they have completed the change by emailing us.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10182425?
On October 23, 2020 it was discovered by Wylie Manufacturing Co. personnel that we had a wiring issue on a total of 100 trailers. This issue originated with the use of a single-wire license plate lamp that was ordered when our usual license plate lamp inventory was depleted, and was used as a substitute with incorrect wiring procedures followed by assembly personnel. At that time we had used up the total inventory.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
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