The 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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Contacts
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.
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 06V336000.
- 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.