Wabash recall: Structure
What is wrong
Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Con-Gear Converter Dolly Trailers manufactured March 31, 2014, to August 6, 2015. In the affected trailers, the frame may crack on the counterbalance leg weld seam or the top plate.
What could happen
The cracks may progress and result in the counterbalance leg detaching while the trailer is being used, possibly causing the counterbalance leg to be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the dolly for cracks, and add welds and weld plugs on the inboard side of the counterbalance legs. If welding will not resolve the issue than the dolly frame will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 26, 2016. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is LEG201603.
Vehicles covered
- Wabash Dolly Trailer 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V659000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Wabash National Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 13, 2016
- Owners notified
- Sep 26, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,466
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 31, 2014 to Aug 6, 2015
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- LEG201603
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.