The problem
On certain grain trailers, the fasteners in the rear mounting angles of the aluminum king pin runner attachment to the i-beam can fail.
The risk
If the fasteners fail, this could compromise the strength of the king pin assembly and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Wilson trailer will have a local repair facility inspect the rear mounting angles fasteners, make necessary repairs, and add additional fasteners free of charge. The recall began on october 19, 2007. Owners may contact wilson trailer at 1-800-798-2002.
Contacts
Wilson trailer recall no. 223D. 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 07V444000.
- 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.