Defect Description For Recall
Jet Company, Inc. (Jet Co) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 38, 40 And 42-Foot Aluminum Grain Trailers, Manufactured May 2010 Through July 2011 And Equipped With A 6061-T6 Aluminum Extrusion 2X5 Top Tube. The Top Rail On The Sides Of The Trailer May Be Too Weak To Prevent The Trailer From Buckling.
Make Of Vehicle
JET CO
Model Of Vehicle
Aluminum GRAIN TRAILER
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
13V582000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
If The Trailer Buckles It Could Result In A Loss Of Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Jet Co Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Top Rail To See If The Material Is Strong Enough, And If Necessary, Add An Aluminum Reinforcement Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 27, 2014. Owners May Contact Jet Co. At 1-515-332-3117. Jet Co’S Recall Number Is 384042Atr.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Jet Company, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20100501
End Of Manufacture
20110731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
278
Date Owners Notified
20140127
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Jet Company, Inc.
Date Report Received
20131120
Make Campaign Number
384042ATR