StructureRecall 15V-244 · 2011–2012 Jet Co Aluminum Grain Trailer
Jet Company, Inc. recall 15V-244 covers 223 2011–2012 Jet Co Aluminum Grain Trailer for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on April 24, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V244000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the trailer buckles, a loss of control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
95%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 January 22, 2010 to September 27, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.