Recall 03V208000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 2000-2000 WABASH TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,291 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V208000 |
| Manufacturer | WABASH NATIONAL CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,291 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FLAT BED TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH KINEDYNE WINCHES THAT ATTACH TO THE LOWER FLANGE OF A FLAT BED TRAILER'S SIDE RAIL, THROUGH REPEATED USE OF THE WINCH TO SECURE CARGO ON THE BACK OF A FLAT BED TRAILER, AND BECAUSE OF FORKLIFTS STRIKING THE WINCHES, THE WINCH CLIP CAN BECOME DAMAGED/BENT AND "OPEN UP."
Safety Consequence
THIS "OPENING UP" COULD ALLOW THE WINCH TO COME LOOSE FROM THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINCH SYSTEM INCLUDING THE WINCH CLIPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WABASH AT 1-756-771-5300.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 17V603000 | 2013 WABASH CONVERTER DOLLY | STRUCTURE:BODY | 73 | |
| 16V659000 | 2015 WABASH DOLLY TRAILER | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2,466 | |
| 11V169000 | 2008 WABASH VAN | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 9,900 | |
| 02V295000 | 1991 WABASH ROADRAILER | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 6,233 | |
| 00V025000 | 1994 WABASH ROADRAILER | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 6,233 | |
| 00V093000 | 2000 WABASH TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 51 | |
| 00V102002 | 1999 WABASH TRAILER | SUSPENSION | 84 | |
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