The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22E099000·Announced 2022-12-14

Williamsen-Godwin Recalls Trailers with Fracturing Steering Arms

Williamsen-Godwin is recalling specific trailers equipped with Smart-Steer 2.0 axles because the steering arm may fracture. This defect can cause parts to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 where a steering component can fracture and separate, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (implied by crash risk), warranting a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Williamsen-Godwin Truck Body Company LLC is recalling certain WPED5W-SL2255 trailers equipped with Smart-Steer 2.0 self-steering axles. The recall addresses a defect where the steering arm may fracture during specific conditions, such as low speed and high side-loading.

The fractured steering arm and tie rod can separate and fall to the ground, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will install a new steering arm and additional welds free of charge to correct the issue.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Williamsen-Godwin customer service at 1-801-973-9400 for more information. 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.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING recall
Manufacturer
Williamsen-Godwin Truck Body Company LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
12

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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