Wilson 2005–2008 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled September 28, 2007 · NHTSA recall 07V444000 · Wilson
Hazard
IF THE FASTENERS FAIL, THIS COULD COMPROMISE THE STRENGTH OF THE KING PIN ASSEMBLY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Units
479 units
Description
ON CERTAIN GRAIN TRAILERS, THE FASTENERS IN THE REAR MOUNTING ANGLES OF THE ALUMINUM KING PIN RUNNER ATTACHMENT TO THE I-BEAM CAN FAIL.
What to do
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.
Product
Wilson GRAIN TRAILER
Manufacturer(s)
Wilson Trailer Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →