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Vehicle recall 03V208000 · June 4, 2003

2000 Wabash Trailer

On certain flat bed trailers equipped with kinedyne winches that attach to the lower flange of a flat bed trailer's side rail, through repeated use of the winch to secure cargo…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
On certain flat bed trailers equipped with kinedyne winches that attach to the lower flange of a flat bed trailer's side rail, through repeated use of the winch to secure cargo on the back of a flat bed trailer, and because of forklifts striking the winches, the winch clip can become damaged/bent and "open up."
Consequence
This "opening up" could allow the winch to come loose from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the winch system including the winch clips. Owner notification began June 30, 2003. 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 1-756-771-5300.
Notes
Wabash recall no. 2003-1.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
03V208000
Reported to NHTSA
June 4, 2003
Filed by
WABASH NATIONAL CORP.
Manufacturer campaign
2003-1
Owner notification
June 30, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected
2,291
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Trailer hitches
Recall 03V208000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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