Axle: spindleRecall 08V-601 · 2009 Wilson Grain Trailer
WILSON TRAILER COMPANY recall 08V-601 covers 211 2009 Wilson Grain Trailer for a axle: spindle problem, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V601000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
WILSON TRAILERS IS RECALLING 211 MY 2009 GRAIN TRAILERS. THE PIVOT BOLTS WERE LOOSENED AT INSTALLATION AND WERE NOT PROPERLY RE-TORQUED.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN PREMATURE WEAR BUSHING OR HANGER WEAR OR LOSS OF AXLE ATTACHMENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PIVOT BOLTS ON THE SUSPENSION HANGERS FOR TORQUE AND TIGHTEN TO 475 FT LBS, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WILSON TRAILERS AT 1-800-798-2002.
WILSON TRAILERS RECALL NO. 126Q.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 22, 2008 to October 24, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.