Wilson Gooseneck (1999-2009): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 09V145000 · Apr 30, 2009 · Wilson Trailer Company
7,429
vehicles affected
7,429
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09V145000
- Date
- Apr 30, 2009
- Maker
- Wilson Trailer Company
- Units affected
- 7,429
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Model years
- 1999-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THIS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE USER.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 11 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09V145000?
1 model: Wilson Gooseneck (1999-2009), about 7,429 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 09V145000?
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.
What can happen?
THIS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE USER.
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.