NHTSA Recall 16V659000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V659000; Date: Sep. 13, 2016
The cracks may progress and result in the counterbalance leg detaching while the trailer is being used, possibly causing the counterbalance leg to be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Wabash Dolly Trailer; 2016 Wabash Dolly Trailer
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Wabash National Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,466
Recall Summary:
Wabash national corporation (wabash) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 con-gear converter dolly trailers manufactured March 31, 2014, to August 6, 2015. In the affected trailers, the frame may crack on the counterbalance leg weld seam or the top plate.
How to Fix:
Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the dolly for cracks, and add welds and weld plugs on the inboard side of the counterbalance legs. If welding will not resolve the issue than the dolly frame will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 26, 2016. Owners may contact wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is leg201603.
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: Sep 26, 2016
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