NHTSA recall campaign
08V601000
ManufacturerWILSON TRAILER COMPANYReported2008-11-19Affected211 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
WILSON TRAILERS IS RECALLING 211 MY 2009 GRAIN TRAILERS. THE PIVOT BOLTS WERE LOOSENED AT INSTALLATION AND WERE NOT PROPERLY RE-TORQUED.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN PREMATURE WEAR BUSHING OR HANGER WEAR OR LOSS OF AXLE ATTACHMENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PIVOT BOLTS ON THE SUSPENSION HANGERS FOR TORQUE AND TIGHTEN TO 475 FT LBS, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WILSON TRAILERS AT 1-800-798-2002.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryWilson
- Grain Trailer2009