Vehicle is wilson trailer VIN # listed... There is currently a recall for the same style trailer but with a spread axle configuration. Recall 526d the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v060000 component(s): suspension summary:wilson trailer is recalling certain model year 2000 through 2008 livestock trailers manufactured between march 1, 2000 and august 1, 2008. The cross channel between the front and rear suspension hangers can break and, if undetected, over time can cause the frame to flex causing severe cracking of the frame. Consequence:this could lead to a loss of suspension and increase a risk of a crash. This trailer is a close tandem configuration. The vehicle broke the bar between the front suspension hanger and has cracked the curb side frame rail. Once the vehicle broke the frame rail the vehicle tracked severely to the curb side allowing trailer to track into ditch. Vehicle was loaded and could have resulted in major damage and or injury. If road side frame rail would have cracked it would have tracked into oncoming traffic. Vehicle has been put out of service until repairs are completed. This is also happening to 2 other units with the same configuration, but these have been caught prior to any accident and are out of service. This will cost large amounts in downtime and will result in a sever accident possible fatality if this recall is not expanded to all wilson trailers with this time of frame configuration..
The worst 2008 Wilson Livestock Trailer problems
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Equipment
- What is wrong
- Wilson Trailer Company (Wilson Trailer) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 livestock trailers manufactured from January 2, 2007, through November 30, 2012, and equipped with a lift deck in the nose compartment. The plastic deck guides on the lift deck in the nose compartment can fail to provide proper tracking of the deck when it is raised and lowered.
- Risk
- Failure of these guides to provide containment could allow the lift deck to shift to one side causing the deck to fall past the permanent deck support rails, increasing the risk of damage to property inside the trailer.
- Remedy
- Wilson Trailer will notify owners, and dealers will repair the trailers free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2013. Owners may contact Wilson Trailer at 1‑800‑798‑2002.
Recall number 13V034000 · Recall details
Suspension
- What is wrong
- Wilson trailer is recalling certain model year 2000 through 2008 livestock trailers manufactured between march 1, 2000 and august 1, 2008. The cross channel between the front and rear suspension hangers can break and, if undetected, over time can cause the frame to flex causing severe cracking of the frame.
- Risk
- This could lead to a loss of suspension and increase a risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Wilson trailer will notify owners and repair the trailers free of charge. The safety recall began on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact wilson trailer at 1‑800‑798‑2002.
Recall number 10V060000 · Recall details
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Questions about the 2008 Wilson Livestock Trailer
Is the 2008 Wilson Livestock Trailer reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Wilson Livestock Trailer, close to a typical Livestock Trailer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Wilson Livestock Trailer?
Suspension, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2008 Wilson Livestock Trailer have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Wilson Livestock Trailer suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 10V060000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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