2007 Wilson Grain Trailer problems

What is wrong

Wilson Trailer Company (Wilson) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Grain trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, to March 31, 2015. In the the affected trailers, the welds that attach the bolster plate to the pickup plate around the kingpin may fail. Failure of these welds may result in the kingpin separating from the pickup plate.

Risk

If the kingpin separates from the pickup plate, the trailer could detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Wilson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the aluminum kingpin assemblies for cracked or failed welds, repairing them as necessary. Additionally, a new forged steel kingpin will be installed with supplemental fasteners. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Wilson customer service at 1‑800‑798‑2002. Wilson's number for this recall is 323D.

Recall number 15V440000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain grain trailers, the fasteners in the rear mounting angles of the aluminum king pin runner attachment to the I-beam can fail.

Risk

If the fasteners fail, this could compromise the strength of the king pin assembly and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 07V444000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 06V336000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain trailers equipped with holland suspensions, the suspension beam casting may have a crack at the inboard, upper flange near the shock mount.

Risk

As the beam crack grows, the suspension may lose alignment. The driver will experience difficulties in driving increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 06V246000 · Recall details