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2008 Wilson Grain Trailer recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2008 Wilson Grain Trailer, covering 2,369 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Suspension: front: king pinReported July 10, 2015 · 1,890 vehicles affected
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

Trailer hitchesReported September 28, 2007 · 479 vehicles affected
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

Questions about the 2008 Wilson Grain Trailer recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2008 Wilson Grain Trailer have?

2, covering suspension and trailer hitches.

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