Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
JET CO
Model Of Vehicle
Aluminum GRAIN TRAILER
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
15V244000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
If The Trailer Buckles, A Loss Of Control May Result, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Jet Company, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20100122
End Of Manufacture
20110927
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
223
Date Owners Notified
20150519
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Jet Company, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150424