Wabash National Corporation | NHTSA Recall #02E039000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E039000 by Wabash National Corporation. Includes 862 affected units, WABASH/EQUALIZER BOLTS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Semi-trailer suspension equalize bolts sold as aftermarket parts between august 28 and november 9, 2001. the equalizer bolt is a 2" diameter bolt approximately 11.5" long that has a welded on plate at one end and a 2-3/8" long x 1" threaded shank at the opposite end. there are two problems in production that constitute this defect. 1) the end plate on the bolt was not properly welded to the body and may detach and 2) the material used to produce the bolt was not correct. this would only be a problem if used as a pivot bolt for a full trailer.

Corrective Action

Wabash will notify its customers and replace the defective bolts free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during june/july 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact wabash at 765-771-5300.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E039000

Manufacturer: Wabash National Corporation

Report Received Date: 2002-06-21T00:00:00

Subject: Wabash/equalizer bolts

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 862

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Semi-trailer suspension equalize bolts sold as aftermarket parts between august 28 and november 9, 2001. the equalizer bolt is a 2" diameter bolt approximately 11.5" long that has a welded on plate at one end and a 2-3/8" long x 1" threaded shank at the opposite end. there are two problems in production that constitute this defect. 1) the end plate on the bolt was not properly welded to the body and may detach and 2) the material used to produce the bolt was not correct. this would only be a problem if used as a pivot bolt for a full trailer.

Consequence Summary: If the end plate detaches from the body, the bolt may back out of the hole allowing the equalizer to collapse in to the center hanger. this will result in that side of the trailer to drop down, increasing the possibility of a vehicle crash. if the equalizer bolt were to fail when used as a drawbar bolt and the failed bolt backed out, the towed trailer could fail to track properly and could become disconnected from the lead trailer.

Corrective Action: Wabash will notify its customers and replace the defective bolts free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during june/july 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact wabash at 765-771-5300.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02E039000

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Created At: 1742808662

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