Wilson Recalls 2019-2020 Silverstar and Stockmaster Trailers for Axle Bearing Defect
Wilson Trailer Company is recalling 2019-2020 Silverstar and Stockmaster trailers because axle bearings may lack proper grease, potentially causing wheel lockup.
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 (axle bearings) that could result in a wheel locking up and increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Wilson Trailer Company is recalling certain 2019-2020 Punch Side Gooseneck Livestock trailers, specifically the Silverstar and Stockmaster models. The recall addresses a defect where the axles may lack the proper amount of grease on the inner and outer bearings on the hubs. This condition may lead to bearing failure.
The ungreased axle bearings could result in a wheel locking up, which may affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.
Wilson will notify owners, and dealers will properly grease or replace the axles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Wilson customer service at 1-800-798-2002. Wilson's number for this recall is 028P. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- WILSON SILVERSTAR, STOCKMASTER
- Brand
- WILSON
- Manufacturer
- Wilson Trailer Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Affected units
- 13
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 (2)
- SILVERSTAR
- STOCKMASTER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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