Wabash Dolly Trailer (2015-2016): Structure
Recall 16V659000 · Sep 13, 2016 · Wabash National Corporation
2,466
vehicles affected
2,466
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V659000
- Date
- Sep 13, 2016
- Maker
- Wabash National Corporation
- Units affected
- 2,466
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Frame and members
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Con-Gear Converter Dolly Trailers manufactured March 31, 2014, to August 6, 2015. In the affected trailers, the frame may crack on the counterbalance leg weld seam or the top plate.
What can happen
The cracks may progress and result in the counterbalance leg detaching while the trailer is being used, possibly causing the counterbalance leg to be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the dolly for cracks, and add welds and weld plugs on the inboard side of the counterbalance legs. If welding will not resolve the issue than the dolly frame will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 26, 2016. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is LEG201603.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash | Dolly Trailer | 2015-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V659000?
1 model: Wabash Dolly Trailer (2015-2016), about 2,466 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V659000?
Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the dolly for cracks, and add welds and weld plugs on the inboard side of the counterbalance legs. If welding will not resolve the issue than the dolly frame will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 26, 2016.
What can happen?
The cracks may progress and result in the counterbalance leg detaching while the trailer is being used, possibly causing the counterbalance leg to be a road hazard, increasing 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.