NHTSA recall 05V544000
Suspension
Wabash Trailer
Reported Nov 30, 2005105 vehicles affectedWABASH NATIONAL CORPORATIONBuilt Feb 1, 2005 – Oct 31, 2005
The defect
On certain dry van and reefer trailers equipped with tuthill trailer suspensions, models 20/22, the beam/axle pivot connection joint IS mis-aligned causing excessive play with the trailer allowing the trailer to wander.
The risk
A vehicle crash can occur should the trailer wander without notice.
The remedy
Wabash IS working with tuthill to notify the owners of the affected vehicles and provide free remedy. owners may contact tuthill at 800-753-0025 or wabash at 1-765-771-5300.