The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V603000·Announced 2017-09-27

Wabash Recalls 2012-2013 Converter Dolly Trailers Due to Counterweight Detachment Risk

Wabash is recalling 2012-2013 converter dolly trailers because fasteners may loosen, allowing the counterweight tube to detach while in motion, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fastener failure leading to component detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain 2012-2013 Wabash converter dolly trailers. The recall addresses a defect where fasteners connecting the counter weight tube to the body may wear and/or loosen over time. This condition allows the counterweight tube to detach from the converter dolly body while the vehicle is in motion.

The detachment of the counter weight while the dolly is in motion can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on October 12, 2017.

Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will weld the counter weight permanently to the structure, free of charge. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WABASH CONVERTER DOLLY
Brand
WABASH
Affected units
73

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CONVERTER DOLLY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.