Structure: frame and membersRecall 16V-659 · 2015–2016 Wabash Dolly Trailer
Wabash National Corporation recall 16V-659 covers 2,466 2015–2016 Wabash Dolly Trailer for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V659000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 31, 2014 to August 6, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.