Wabash Converter Dolly (2012-2013): Structure
Recall 17V603000 · Sep 27, 2017 · Wabash National Corporation
73
vehicles affected
73
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V603000
- Date
- Sep 27, 2017
- Maker
- Wabash National Corporation
- Units affected
- 73
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Detachment of the counter weight while the dolly is in motion can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash | Converter Dolly | 2012-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V603000?
1 model: Wabash Converter Dolly (2012-2013), about 73 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V603000?
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.
What can happen?
Detachment of the counter weight while the dolly is in motion can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.