Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
WILSON
Model Of Vehicle
GRAIN TRAILER
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V481000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic
Effect Of Defect
Slack Adjusters With This Flow Notch Could Crack Under Normal Braking Conditions Causing Loss Of Braking Which Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Wilson Trailer Company
Start Of Manufacture
20101015
End Of Manufacture
20110131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20111010
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Wilson Trailer Company
Date Report Received
20110922