NHTSA Recall 08V601000
Filed by Wilson Trailer Company. Component: Suspension. Reported 2008-11-19. An estimated 211 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
WILSON TRAILERS IS RECALLING 211 MY 2009 GRAIN TRAILERS. THE PIVOT BOLTS WERE LOOSENED AT INSTALLATION AND WERE NOT PROPERLY RE-TORQUED.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN PREMATURE WEAR BUSHING OR HANGER WEAR OR LOSS OF AXLE ATTACHMENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PIVOT BOLTS ON THE SUSPENSION HANGERS FOR TORQUE AND TIGHTEN TO 475 FT LBS, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WILSON TRAILERS AT 1-800-798-2002.
Manufacturer campaign number: 126Q
Notes
WILSON TRAILERS RECALL NO. 126Q.CUSTOMERS 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.