NHTSA Recall 15V440000: King pin (suspension)
Wilson Trailer Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,890 vehicles. It affects 2006–2015 Wilson Grain Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V440000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 323D |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › KING PIN |
| Report received | July 10, 2015 |
| Owner notification | July 29, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Wilson Trailer Company (Wilson) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Grain trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, to March 31, 2015. In the the affected trailers, the welds that attach the bolster plate to the pickup plate around the kingpin may fail. Failure of these welds may result in the kingpin separating from the pickup plate.
Safety risk
If the kingpin separates from the pickup plate, the trailer could detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Wilson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the aluminum kingpin assemblies for cracked or failed welds, repairing them as necessary. Additionally, a new forged steel kingpin will be installed with supplemental fasteners. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Wilson customer service at 1-800-798-2002. Wilson's number for this recall is 323D.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V440000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Wilson Grain Trailer | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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.