Wabash Trailer 1999
Model Trailer made in 1999 by Wabash got 3 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, suspension.
Model 1999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V093000 | MERITOR AUTOMOTIVE | from 11/01/1999 to 01/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 51 | 01/01/2000 | MFR | WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | 03/27/2000 | 03/29/2000 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: trailer axle suspensions installed on wabash national trailers were assembled with incorrect brake camshafts. these trailers will not comply with the deceleration or parking requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The brakes will not function properly. these trailers will also have diminished stopping distance performance and reduced parking (hill holding) capability. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The trailer owners (jb hunt) will inspect the axle suspensions and correct the brake camshaft condition. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began duringjanuary 2000.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 or meritor atalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V314000 | WABASH NATIONAL CORP. | from 01/01/1997 to 12/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 9517 | MFR | WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | 08/29/2003 | 08/29/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part nos. 110700 and 110800, there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and is held in place by a steel snap ring. the recessed area allows accumulation of water, dirt, and/or chemicals to build up behind the snap ring to the point where it will no longer contain the guide pin resulting in a failure of the air valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the valve in an empty or lightly loaded trailer while the vehicle is in motion could result in a hard application of the spring brakes, possibly locking up the trailer wheels and resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to customers free of charge. 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 sealco at 602-253-1007 or wabash at 765-771-5404. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V127002 | WABASH NATIONAL CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 42 | MFR | WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | 02/10/2000 | 03/29/2000 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with brake valves manufactured by honeywell bendix. the orientation and location of the brake valve is such that water can get into the valve through a vent in the valve. the water will contaminate the air system and could freeze the brake valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If frozen, the operator will not be able to modulate the brake forces with the brake pedal. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bendix is conducting the owner notification for this recall. owners are instructed to contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 to receive a replacement unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V102002 | WABASH NATIONAL CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 84 | ODI | WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | 09/06/2000 | 09/14/2000 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: trailers equipped with conmet pregreased trailer axle hubs. the outboard bearing on the pregreased trailer axle hubs used with the tire inflation systems may fail due to the intrusion of contaminants through the tire inflation system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An outboard bearing failure can result in a separation of the hub assembly from the spindle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Conmet is conducting the owner notification for this campaign. authorized dealers are instructed to convert greased hubs to oil hubs if the tire inflation system is to remain on the trailer. if the tire inflation system is removed, the hub must be inspected for contamination and corrosion. the hub and bearing assembly must be replaced if there is evidence of corrosion. if there is no evidence of corrosion, lubricant and seal maintenance can be performed and the hub reinstalled. 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 consolidated metco at 1-800-425-4827 or wabash at 1-765-771-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| TB07011 | 11/27/2007 | 10025281 | Refrigerated van with tucked coupler: base rail inspection/repair. *pe | 07/24/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/30/2008 | 1 | ||
| 1999 wabash trailer caught fire. consumer stated that the fire was near the rear axle. consumer tried and was unable to extinguish the fire. *kb ohio traffic crash report# 10-0088-91. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 04/10/2005 | 1 | ||
| 1999 wabash trailer driveshaft broke off. *ts two other vehicle's struck the driveshaft in the middle lane causing damage to their vehicles. all vehicle's came to a stop in the right berm (ohio traffic crash report). *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/28/2008 | 1 | ||
| 1999 wabash trailer right rear trailer caught fire while on the highway. consumer states that he pulled to side of the road disconnected the trailer and pulled the truck forward and the trailer burned to the ground. *kb the right front axle/bearings on the trailer were dry from lack of oil and the surrounding components overheated and caught fire. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0258-90)*jb | |||