Vehicle recall 17V603000 · September 27, 2017
2012-2013 Wabash Converter Dolly
The affected trailers have fasteners connecting the counter weight tube to the body that may wear and/or loosen over time allowing the detachment of the counterweight tube from…
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- Summary
- Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2012-2013 converter dolly trailers. The affected trailers have fasteners connecting the counter weight tube to the body that may wear and/or loosen over time allowing the detachment of the counterweight tube from the converter dolly body while in motion.
- Consequence
- Detachment of the counter weight while the dolly is in motion can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will weld the counter weight permanently to the structure, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2017. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V603000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 27, 2017
- Filed by
- Wabash National Corporation
- Owner notification
- October 12, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 73
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Wabash Converter Dolly (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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