2009 WILSON GRAIN TRAILER Recalls (2)

Campaign:
08V601000 on 11/18/2008
Component:
Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Manufactured:
09/21/2008 - 10/23/2008
Affected:
211
Defect:
Wilson trailers is recalling 211 my 2009 grain trailers. the pivot bolts were loosened at installation and were not properly re-torqued.
Consequence:
This could result in premature wear bushing or hanger wear or loss of axle attachment, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Wilson trailers recall no. 126q.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.

Campaign:
15V440000 on 07/09/2015
Component:
Suspension:front:king pin
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 03/30/2015
Affected:
1,890
Defect:
Wilson trailer company (wilson) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 grain trailers manufactured january 1, 2006, to march 31, 2015. in the the affected trailers, the welds that attach the bolster plate to the pickup plate around the kingpin may fail. failure of these welds may result in the kingpin separating from the pickup plate.
Consequence:
If the kingpin separates from the pickup plate, the trailer could detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Wilson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the aluminum kingpin assemblies for cracked or failed welds, repairing them as necessary. additionally, a new forged steel kingpin will be installed with supplemental fasteners. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on july 29, 2015. owners may contact wilson customer service at 1-800-798-2002. wilson's number for this recall is 323d.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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