DORSEY CONVERTER DOLLY 2012: STRUCTURE:BODY

Make : DORSEY Model : CONVERTER DOLLY Year : 2012
Build Dates : 2012-12-21 - 2013-08-20
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V603000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-10-12 Date Received by ODI: 2017-09-27 Date Added to Database: 2017-09-28
Manufacturers Involved: Wabash National Corporation
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 73
Summary:
      Wabash National Corporation "Wabash" is recalling certain 2012-2013 converter dolly trailers. The affected trailers have fasteners connecting the counter weight tube to the body that may wear and/or loosen over time allowing the detachment of the counterweight tube from the converter dolly body while in motion.
Consequence:
      Detachment of the counter weight while the dolly is in motion can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will weld the counter weight permanently to the structure, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2017. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      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.