Jet Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V244000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V244000 by Jet Company, Inc.. Affecting model year 2011-2012 38, 40, and 42-foot aluminum grain trailers, manufactured january 22, 2010 through november 30, 2011 and equipped with a 6061-t6 aluminum extrusion 2x5 top tube Includes 223 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 january 22, 2010 through november 30, 2011 and equipped with a 6061-t6 aluminum extrusion 2x5 top tube

Defect Summary

Jet company, in. (jet co) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 38, 40, and 42-foot aluminum grain trailers, manufactured january 22, 2010 through november 30, 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 measure the strength of the top rail, adding an aluminum reinforcement, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on may 19, 2015. owners may contact jet co. Customer service at 1-515-332-3117. note: this recall is an expansion of 13v-582.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V244000
Manufacturer: Jet Company, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-04-24T00:00:00
Subject: Weak top rail may allow trailer to buckle
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 223

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Jet company, in. (jet co) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 38, 40, and 42-foot aluminum grain trailers, manufactured january 22, 2010 through november 30, 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, a loss of control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Jet co will notify owners, and dealers will measure the strength of the top rail, adding an aluminum reinforcement, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on may 19, 2015. owners may contact jet co. Customer service at 1-515-332-3117. note: this recall is an expansion of 13v-582.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 95.07

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NHTSA ID: 15V244000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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