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- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2012-2013 converter dolly trailers. The affected trailers have fasteners connecting the counter weight tube to the body that may wear and/or loosen over time allowing the detachment of the counterweight tube from the converter dolly body while in motion.
- Risk
- Detachment of the counter weight while the dolly is in motion can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will weld the counter weight permanently to the structure, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2017. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain converter dollies, the fasteners that attach the counterweight tube to the dolly body can wear or loosen over time. This can allow the counterweight tube to detach from the body while the dolly is in motion.
If the counterweight detaches while the dolly is moving, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the issue addressed promptly.
The repair is free. Wabash will notify owners, and authorized dealers will weld the counterweight tube permanently to the structure at no cost. Owners can contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Wabash Converter Dolly | 20122013 |
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