NHTSA Recall 02V295000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V295000; Date: Nov. 14, 2002
Cyclic tension loading will result in the outside gusset weld cracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Wabash Roadrailer; 1989 Wabash Roadrailer; 1990 Wabash Roadrailer; 1991 Wabash Roadrailer; 1992 Wabash Roadrailer; 1993 Wabash Roadrailer; 1994 Wabash Roadrailer; 1995 Wabash Roadrailer; 1996 Wabash Roadrailer; 1997 Wabash Roadrailer; 1998 Wabash Roadrailer; 1999 Wabash Roadrailer
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Wabash National Corp.
Affected Units:: 6,233
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: semi-trailers. These semi-trailers are equipped with suspension bogies that can slide forward and aft to change the axle positions. The bogies slide along a pair of body rails that are welded directly to the bottom flange of the I-beam crossmembers that make up the floor support structure. The front stop pipes were inadvertently welded to the body rails several inches below the bottom of the crossmembers.
How to Fix:
Dealers will cut away the vertical connection of the gusset to the rails eliminating the gusset cracking in the area where the stop pipe is solidly welded into the body rails. Owner notification began October 1, 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 wabash at 1-765-771-5300.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 1, 2002
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