| Make : WABASH | Model : TRAILER | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V208000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030630 | Date Received by ODI: 20030604 | Date Added to Database: 20030604 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WABASH NATIONAL CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2003-1 | ||
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2291 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN FLAT BED TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH KINEDYNE WINCHES THAT ATTACH TO THE LOWER FLANGE OF A FLAT BED TRAILERS 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. |
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Consequence:
THIS OPENING UP COULD ALLOW THE WINCH TO COME LOOSE FROM THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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