Transport Canada Recall - 2026377 - WALTRON
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
Heavy Trailer recalled by WALTRON
Issue
Vehicle - Label
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2021 | WALTRON | EXCAVATOR TRAILER (W242), 2022 | WALTRON | EXCAVATOR TRAILER (W242), 2023 | WALTRON | EXCAVATOR TRAILER (W242)
Issue
On certain trailers, the VIN plate lists the wrong gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). This could lead to overloading of the trailer and cause poor handling or a tire failure.
Safety risk
Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in a crash.
Corrective actions
Waltron has already repaired the affected trailers by replacing the VIN plate.
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Additional information
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Heavy Trailer
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-82544
Transport Canada
ID
2026377
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