StructureRecall 13V-582 · 2011–2012 Jet Co Aluminum Grain Trailer
Jet Company, Inc. recall 13V-582 covers 278 2011–2012 Jet Co Aluminum Grain Trailer for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on November 20, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V582000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the trailer buckles it could result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.