Recall 07V-444: 2005–2008 Wilson Grain Trailer

WILSON TRAILER COMPANY recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Sep 28, 2007, covering about 479 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-444
Report date
Sep 28, 2007
Vehicles affected
479
Owners notified
Oct 19, 2007

The problem

On certain grain trailers, the fasteners in the rear mounting angles of the aluminum king pin runner attachment to the I-beam can fail.

The risk

If the fasteners fail, this could compromise the strength of the king pin assembly and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Wilson trailer will have a local repair facility inspect the rear mounting angles fasteners, make necessary repairs, and add additional fasteners free of charge. The recall began on october 19, 2007. Owners may contact wilson trailer at 1-800-798-2002.

Notes

Wilson trailer recall no. 223d.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 details

ManufacturerWILSON TRAILER COMPANY
ComponentTrailer Hitches
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V444000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Wilson Grain Trailer2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 07V-444?

On certain grain trailers, the fasteners in the rear mounting angles of the aluminum king pin runner attachment to the I-beam can fail.

How is recall 07V-444 fixed?

Wilson trailer will have a local repair facility inspect the rear mounting angles fasteners, make necessary repairs, and add additional fasteners free of charge. The recall began on october 19, 2007. Owners may contact wilson trailer at 1-800-798-2002.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.