The problem
On certain trailers, the air ride suspension hanger weld may fail at the attachment point between the hanger and the subframe.
The risk
The suspension and axles can detach from the trailer frame and cause personal injury to persons outside the vehicle and could cause a crash without warning.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the suspension hanger area , repair as necessary, and install a support gusset to strengthen the weld free of charge. The recall is began on january 31, 2006. Owners may contact wilson trailer at 1-800-798-2002.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Wilson dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V024000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.