NHTSA Recall 03V208000: Trailer hitches
WABASH NATIONAL CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,291 vehicles. It affects 2000 Wabash Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V208000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2003-1 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | June 4, 2003 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain flat bed trailers equipped with kinedyne winches that attach to the lower flange of a flat bed trailer's side rail, through repeated use of the winch to secure cargo on the back of a flat bed trailer, and because of forklifts striking the winches, the winch clip can become damaged/bent and "open up."
Safety risk
This "opening up" could allow the winch to come loose from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the winch system including the winch clips. Owner notification began june 30, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact wabash at 1-756-771-5300.
Notes
Wabash recall no. 2003-1.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V208000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Wabash Trailer | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.