2004 Wilson Grain Trailer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2004 Wilson Grain Trailer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other Grain Trailer years?

Grain Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2004 Wilson Grain Trailer have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06V024000SuspensionJanuary 31, 2006 · 2,177 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION HANGER WELD MAY FAIL AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT BETWEEN THE HANGER AND THE SUBFRAME.

Consequence

THE SUSPENSION AND AXLES CAN DETACH FROM THE TRAILER FRAME AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SUSPENSION HANGER AREA , REPAIR AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A SUPPORT GUSSET TO STRENGTHEN THE WELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WILSON TRAILER AT 1-800-798-2002.

04V440000Tires & WheelsSeptember 15, 2004 · 448 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY HUB SPINDLE NUT ON EACH AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITHOUT A "KEEPER." THE PURPOSE OF THE KEEPER IS TO LOCK THE SPINDLE NUT IN PLACE AND, THEREBY, SECURE THE WHEEL TO THE AXLE.

Consequence

FAILURE TO INSTALL THE KEEPER CAN CAUSE THE WHEEL ON THE AFFECTED AXLE TO COME OFF AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO OTHER PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND DETERMINE IF EACH WHEEL ASSEMBLY LACKS A KEEPER. IF THE KEEPER IS NOT PRESENT, IT WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WILSON TRAILER COMPANY AT 1-800-798-2002.

2004 Wilson Grain Trailer — common questions

Is the 2004 Wilson Grain Trailer reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2004 Wilson Grain Trailer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2004 Wilson Grain Trailer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2004 compare to other Grain Trailer years?

Does the 2004 Wilson Grain Trailer have recalls?

2004 Wilson Grain Trailer — common questions

Is the 2004 Wilson Grain Trailer reliable?

Does the 2004 Wilson Grain Trailer have recalls?

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