Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
WABASH
Model Of Vehicle
DOLLY TRAILER
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V659000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Wabash National Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20140331
End Of Manufacture
20150806
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2466
Date Owners Notified
20160926
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Wabash National Corporation
Date Report Received
20160913
Make Campaign Number
LEG201603