2011 Wilson Grain Trailer recalls and problems
The 2011 Wilson Grain Trailer has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Wilson dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2011 Wilson Grain Trailer vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2011 Wilson Grain Trailer recalls
Recall 15V-440: Suspension
Problem: Wilson Trailer Company (Wilson) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Grain trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, to March 31, 2015. In the the affected trailers, the welds that attach the bolster plate to the pickup plate around the kingpin may fail. Failure of these welds may result in the kingpin separating from the pickup plate.
Risk: If the kingpin separates from the pickup plate, the trailer could detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Wilson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the aluminum kingpin assemblies for cracked or failed welds, repairing them as necessary. Additionally, a new forged steel kingpin will be installed with supplemental fasteners. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Wilson customer service at 1-800-798-2002. Wilson's number for this recall is 323D.
Recall 11V-481: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: Wilson trailer is recalling certain model year 2011 grain trailers manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.
Risk: Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Wilson trailer will notify owners the slack adjusters will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on october 10, 2011. Owners may contact accuride at 1-812-962-5000 or wison trailer at 1-712-252-6477.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Wilson Grain Trailer have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Wilson Grain Trailer: 15V-440 (suspension), 11V-481 (service brakes, air). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Wilson recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Wilson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.