Wabash National Corporation | NHTSA Recall #16V659000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V659000 by Wabash National Corporation. Affecting model year 2015-2016 con-gear converter dolly trailers manufactured march 31, 2014, to august 6, 2015 Includes 2,466 affected units, Frame Cracks Causing Counterbalance Leg Detachment, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 con-gear converter dolly trailers manufactured march 31, 2014, to august 6, 2015

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V659000
Report Received Date: 2016-09-13T00:00:00
Subject: Frame cracks causing counterbalance leg detachment
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 2,466

Details

MFR Campaign Number: LEG201603
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 84.75

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NHTSA ID: 16V659000
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Created At: 1742808662
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