2006–2015 Wilson Grain Trailer Recall: In the the affected trailers, the welds that attach the bolster plate to…
NHTSA campaign 15V440000 · Suspension · filed Jul 10, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
If the kingpin separates from the pickup plate, the trailer could detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Wilson Grain Trailer recalls
- 2014–2015 Wilson Grain Trailer and 1 other model — Affected pivot bolts may experience an intergranular quench…
- 2011 Wilson Grain Trailer — Service Brakes, Air
- 2009 Wilson Grain Trailer — Suspension
- 2005–2008 Wilson Grain Trailer — ON CERTAIN GRAIN TRAILERS, THE FASTENERS IN THE REAR…
- 2006–2007 Wilson Grain Trailer — ON CERTAIN GRAIN TRAILERS, A FATIGUE FAILURE (CRACKING) OF…
Other campaigns involving Wilson vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V440000 (manufacturer number 323D). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.