Wilson Grain Trailer 2007
Model Grain Trailer made in 2007 by Wilson got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and tires. There were some recalls concerningstructure and suspension.
Model 2007
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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| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V336000 | WILSON TRAILER COMPANY | from 07/01/2005 to 07/01/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 284 | 10/05/2006 | MFR | WILSON TRAILER COMPANY | 09/07/2006 | 09/07/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain grain trailers, a fatigue failure (cracking) of the aluminum angle behind the king pin support beam can occur causing distortion of the bottom rail and compromising the king pin assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the angle fails by way of cracking or deformation, the bottom rail of the trailer, which supports the beam, could be affected and compromise the strength of the king pin assembly, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the area of concern, make necessary repairs, and install a support plate to strengthen the angle. the recall began on october 5, 2006. owners may contact wilson at 1-800-798-2002. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Wilson recall no. 123d.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V246000 | WILSON TRAILER COMPANY | from 06/07/2006 to 06/26/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 54 | MFR | WILSON TRAILER COMPANY | 07/12/2006 | 07/12/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trailers equipped with holland suspensions, the suspension beam casting may have a crack at the inboard, upper flange near the shock mount. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | As the beam crack grows, the suspension may lose alignment. the driver will experience difficulties in driving increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Holland is conducting this recall (please see 06e059000) and will inspect the trailers by using a dry magnetic particle method. units with cracks will be replaced with a new beam axle assembly free of charge. owners may contact holland at 1-616-396-6501 or wilson trailer company at 1-712-252-6477. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V444000 | WILSON TRAILER COMPANY | from 08/01/2004 to 05/01/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 479 | 10/19/2007 | MFR | WILSON TRAILER COMPANY | 09/28/2007 | 09/20/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain grain trailers, the fasteners in the rear mounting angles of the aluminum king pin runner attachment to the i-beam can fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the fasteners fail, this could compromise the strength of the king pin assembly and increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Wilson trailer will have a local repair facility inspect the rear mounting angles fasteners, make necessary repairs, and add additional fasteners free of charge. the recall began on october 19, 2007. owners may contact wilson trailer at 1-800-798-2002. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Wilson trailer recall no. 223d.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/04/2007 | 1 | 03/25/2007 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 wilson grain trailer. the contact turned a corner and the rear axle detached from the original mount. the vehicle will be towed to a dealer.*ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/03/2007 | 200 | 1 | 07/09/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 triton trailer ltwcii. while driving 55 mph, the entire outside tread separated from the driver side carlisle tire. the tread ring crossed the road and hit and oncoming car. the fenders of both vehicles were damaged. the dot number was unknown. no other vehicle information was available due to it being a trailer. the consumer provided photos of the tire. updated 09/18/07 *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA | DES MOINES | SHOREWOOD RV CENTER |