Wednesday, April 9, 2008

WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION RECALLS WABASH / TRAILER.

Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
WABASH / TRAILER
2006
Manufacturer : WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date : APR 26, 2005
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V106000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 183
Summary:
 ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED AND MAY EXPERIENCE PREMATURE CRACKING ON THE DISC FACE THAT COULD RESULT IN FAILURE.
Consequence:
 SHOULD THE WHEEL FAIL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
 WABASH IS WORKING WITH ACCURIDE TO INSPECT THESE TRAILERS AND REPLACE THE WHEELS IF NECESSARY. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCURIDE AT 1-800-869-2275 OR WABASH AT 765-771-5563.
Notes:
 CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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