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Wabash Dolly Trailer Recall 16V659: Frame Cracks Could Detach Trailer Counterbalance Leg

NHTSA campaign 16V659, reported September 13, 2016, 2,466 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain converter dolly trailers built between March 31, 2014 and August 6, 2015 may have cracks in the frame at the counterbalance leg weld seam or the top plate. As the cracks grow, the counterbalance leg could detach while the trailer is in use, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by Wabash. Authorized 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 problem, the dolly frame will be replaced. All repairs are free of charge.

If you own an affected trailer, contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 and reference recall number LEG201603. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V659Wabash National Corporation
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Wabash Dolly Trailer20152016