NHTSA Recall 15V440000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V440000; Date: Jul. 10, 2015
If the kingpin separates from the pickup plate, the trailer could detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Wilson Grain Trailer; 2007 Wilson Grain Trailer; 2008 Wilson Grain Trailer; 2009 Wilson Grain Trailer; 2010 Wilson Grain Trailer; 2011 Wilson Grain Trailer; 2012 Wilson Grain Trailer; 2013 Wilson Grain Trailer; 2014 Wilson Grain Trailer; 2015 Wilson Grain Trailer
Component: Suspension:front:king Pin
Manufactured by: Wilson Trailer Company
Affected Units:: 1,890
Recall Summary:
Wilson trailer company (wilson) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 grain trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, to March 31, 2015. In the the affected trailers, the welds that attach the bolster plate to the pickup plate around the kingpin may fail. Failure of these welds may result in the kingpin separating from the pickup plate.
How to Fix:
Wilson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the aluminum kingpin assemblies for cracked or failed welds, repairing them as necessary. Additionally, a new forged steel kingpin will be installed with supplemental fasteners. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2015. Owners may contact wilson customer service at 1-800-798-2002. Wilson's number for this recall is 323d.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 29, 2015
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