Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V244000 Reported April 24, 2015

Weak top rail may allow trailer to buckle

Jet Company, Inc. · N/A · 223 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V244000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Jet Company, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
223
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 24, 2015
Completion Rate
95.07

Defect Summary

Jet company, in. (jet co) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 38, 40, and 42-foot aluminum grain trailers, manufactured january 22, 2010 through november 30, 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.

Safety Consequence

If the trailer buckles, a loss of control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Jet co will notify owners, and dealers will measure the strength of the top rail, adding an aluminum reinforcement, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on may 19, 2015. owners may contact jet co. Customer service at 1-515-332-3117. note: this recall is an expansion of 13v-582.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Jet Company, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V244000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V244000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V244000?

NHTSA recall 15V244000 was issued by Jet Company, Inc. on April 24, 2015. It addresses: Weak top rail may allow trailer to buckle. The recall affects approximately 223 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jet Company, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V244000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.