Vehicle recall 09V145000 · April 30, 2009

1999-2009 Wilson Gooseneck

The defect concerns the lock support tube that may have been installed beyond specification.

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

Summary: Wilson trailers is recalling 7,429 my 1999-2009 gooseneck trailers. The defect concerns the lock support tube that may have been installed beyond specification. If this is the case, the lock could develop inadequate pin engagement resulting in the gate opening unexpectedly.
Consequence: This could result in personal injury to the user.
Remedy: Owners are to check the gap between the keeper and support tube and should document the dimension on the postcard provided and return it back to wilson trailers. If the gap is greater than 3/8 inch, a field repair is available to adjust the support tube to the correct dimension. If the owner prefer, you may contact wilson dealer so they can inspect the area of concern and adjust the lock support tube to maintain adequate pin engagement. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact wilson trailers at 1800-798-2002.
Notes: Wilson recall no. 508Q.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 09V145000
Reported to NHTSA: April 30, 2009
Filed by: WILSON TRAILER COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: 508Q
Owner notification: May 8, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 7,429
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 09V145000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Wilson Gooseneck (1999-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999

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