2008 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