2009 Wilson Grain Trailer problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:front:king Pin 2015-07-10 · campaign 15V440000 · 1,890 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the kingpin separates from the pickup plate, the trailer could detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2015-09-03 · Unknown Or Other“our company purchased this trailer used from the manufacturer in november of 2013. the trailer is titled / registered as a 2010 model year but was built in march of 2009. our concern is that, despite having been in service for only five years, the unit has developed numerous cracks / breaks in the cross members between the frame rails of the rear…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.