What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2011019
- Recall date
- 17 January 2011
- Make
- Patriot, Pace Setter, Commander
- Models
- Dwh-550bp - Double Wall Hopper, Super B, Pup, Dwh-550bl - Double Wall Hopper, Super B, Lead, Dwh-550 - Double Wall Hopper
- Model years
- 2010 to 2011
- Vehicle class
- Heavy Trailer
- System
- Accessories
- Raised as
- Recalls Audit
- Vehicles affected
- 175
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Certain semi-trailers were equipped with a Michel's Industries Select or Maximizer Sideroll tarp system which may contain defective Universal Joints. The U-Joint cross pin may not be a tight fit and, as such, could become loose and fall out, which would cause the tarp to be improperly secured. An improperly secured tarp can fall from the trailer and strike another vehicle, stationary object, or bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Michel's Industries will contact owners and supply them with U-Joint inspection procedures. If the U-joint is found to be the potentially defective type, owners will be provided with updated replacement parts.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2011019.