Jet Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V582000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V582000 by Jet Company, Inc.. Affecting model year 2011-2012 38, 40 and 42-foot aluminum grain trailers, manufactured may 2010 through july 2011 and equipped with a 6061-t6 aluminum extrusion 2x5 top tube Includes 278 affected units, Weak Top Rail may Allow Trailer to Buckle, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2012 38, 40 and 42-foot aluminum grain trailers, manufactured may 2010 through july 2011 and equipped with a 6061-t6 aluminum extrusion 2x5 top tube

Defect Summary

Jet company, inc. (jet co) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 38, 40 and 42-foot aluminum grain trailers, manufactured may 2010 through july 2011 and equipped with a 6061-t6 aluminum extrusion 2x5 top tube. The top rail on the sides of the trailer may be too weak to prevent the trailer from buckling.

Corrective Action

Jet co will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the top rail to see if the material is strong enough, and if necessary, add an aluminum reinforcement free of charge. the recall began on january 27, 2014. owners may contact jet co. At 1-515-332-3117. jet co's recall number is 384042atr.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V582000
Manufacturer: Jet Company, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-11-20T00:00:00
Subject: Weak top rail may allow trailer to buckle
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 278

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 384042ATR
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Jet company, inc. (jet co) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 38, 40 and 42-foot aluminum grain trailers, manufactured may 2010 through july 2011 and equipped with a 6061-t6 aluminum extrusion 2x5 top tube. The top rail on the sides of the trailer may be too weak to prevent the trailer from buckling.
Consequence Summary: If the trailer buckles it could result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Jet co will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the top rail to see if the material is strong enough, and if necessary, add an aluminum reinforcement free of charge. the recall began on january 27, 2014. owners may contact jet co. At 1-515-332-3117. jet co's recall number is 384042atr.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.67

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NHTSA ID: 13V582000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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