Wabash National Corporation | NHTSA Recall #03V208000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V208000 by Wabash National Corporation. Includes 2,291 affected units, WABASH/WINCH, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain flat bed trailers equipped with kinedyne winches that attach to the lower flange of a flat bed trailer's side rail, through repeated use of the winch to secure cargo on the back of a flat bed trailer, and because of forklifts striking the winches, the winch clip can become damaged/bent and "open up."

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the winch system including the winch clips. owner notification began june 30, 2003. 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 1-756-771-5300.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V208000

Manufacturer: Wabash National Corporation

Report Received Date: 2003-06-04T00:00:00

Subject: Wabash/winch

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 2,291

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2003-1

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain flat bed trailers equipped with kinedyne winches that attach to the lower flange of a flat bed trailer's side rail, through repeated use of the winch to secure cargo on the back of a flat bed trailer, and because of forklifts striking the winches, the winch clip can become damaged/bent and "open up."

Consequence Summary: This "opening up" could allow the winch to come loose from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the winch system including the winch clips. owner notification began june 30, 2003. 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 1-756-771-5300.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-msfj_88wm_4s98

NHTSA ID: 03V208000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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