The worst 1997 Wabash Roadrailer problems
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Recalls 2
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: semi-trailers. These semi-trailers are equipped with suspension bogies that can slide forward and aft to change the axle positions. The bogies slide along a pair of body rails that are welded directly to the bottom flange of the I-beam crossmembers that make up the floor support structure. The front stop pipes were inadvertently welded to the body rails several inches below the bottom of the crossmembers.
- Risk
- Cyclic tension loading will result in the outside gusset weld cracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will cut away the vertical connection of the gusset to the rails eliminating the gusset cracking in the area where the stop pipe is solidly welded into the body rails. Owner notification began october 1, 2002. 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 1‑765‑771‑5300.
Recall number 02V295000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: semi-trailers. These semi-trailers are equipped with suspension bogies that can slide forward and aft to change the axle positions. The bogies slide along a pair of body rails that are welded directly to the bottom flange of the I-beam crossmembers that make up the floor support structure. The front stop pipes were inadvertently welded to the body rails several inches below the bottom of the crossmembers.
- Risk
- Cyclic tension loading will result in the outside gusset weld cracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- This campaign has been superseded by campaign no. 02v‑295. Dealers will cut away the vertical connection of the gusset to the rails eliminating the gusset cracking in the area where the stop pipe is solidly welded into the body rails.
Recall number 00V025000 · Recall details
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Is the 1997 Wabash Roadrailer reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Wabash Roadrailer.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Wabash Roadrailer?
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How many recalls does the 1997 Wabash Roadrailer have?
2 recalls, covering structure.
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