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Wilson Grain Trailer Recall 06V336: Structure:Frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 06V336, reported September 7, 2006, 284 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 06V336WILSON TRAILER COMPANY
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Problem
ON CERTAIN GRAIN TRAILERS, A FATIGUE FAILURE (CRACKING) OF THE ALUMINUM ANGLE BEHIND THE KING PIN SUPPORT BEAM CAN OCCUR CAUSING DISTORTION OF THE BOTTOM RAIL AND COMPROMISING THE KING PIN ASSEMBLY.
Risk
IF THE ANGLE FAILS BY WAY OF CRACKING OR DEFORMATION, THE BOTTOM RAIL OF THE TRAILER, WHICH SUPPORTS THE BEAM, COULD BE AFFECTED AND COMPROMISE THE STRENGTH OF THE KING PIN ASSEMBLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AREA OF CONCERN, MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS, AND INSTALL A SUPPORT PLATE TO STRENGTHEN THE ANGLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WILSON AT 1-800-798-2002.
Notes
WILSON RECALL NO. 123D.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.

Affected vehicles

Wilson Grain Trailer20062007