The defect
Stainless Tank and Equipment Co., LLC (STE) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Wurl Turner trailers. The attachment welds on the bottom of the chassis may develop stress fractures, which could result in frame separation.
The risk
Frame separation from the chassis can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
STE Service Centers will replace the front frame structure, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact STE customer service at 1-608-368-9663.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| STE Wurl Turner | 2019, 2020 |
Components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| STE Wurl Turner | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| STE Wurl Turner | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
Other structure recalls in 2021
65 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the structure.
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| 21V951000 9 Dec 2021 | Prevost Car (US) Inc. |
| 21V947000 8 Dec 2021 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 21V934000 1 Dec 2021 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 21V902000 19 Nov 2021 | Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) |
| 21V881000 12 Nov 2021 | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| 21V859000 4 Nov 2021 | Supreme Corporation |
| 21V845000 29 Oct 2021 | Thor Motor Coach |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021