NHTSA Recall 11V481000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V481000; Date: Sep. 22, 2011
Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Wilson Grain Trailer
Component: Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters:automatic
Manufactured by: Wilson Trailer Company
Affected Units:: 4
Recall Summary:
Wilson trailer is recalling certain model year 2011 grain trailers manufactured from October 15, 2010, through January 31, 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.
How to Fix:
Wilson trailer will notify owners the slack adjusters will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on October 10, 2011. Owners may contact accuride at 1-812-962-5000 or wison trailer at 1-712-252-6477.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 10, 2011
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