TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. in 2006. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2004

2006

January 17, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

COUPLER PLATE CASTING

ON CERTAIN FRAMELESS, QUARTER-FRAME AND END DUMP TRAILERS, SMALL OUTER BUSHINGS (LEFT AND RIGHT) ON THE COUPLER PLATE HAVE CRACKED WHICH ALLOWS THE PIN THAT ATTACHES THE DRAFT ARMS TO THE COUPLER PLATE TO SLIP OUT.

NHTSA ID: 06V010000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 639

Consequence Summary:

THE TRAILER COULD TURN OVER WHILE DUMPING OR EVEN BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRUCK WHEN DRIVING. SERIOUS INJURY OR A FATALITY TO THE OPERATOR, BYSTANDERS OR OTHER MOTORISTS COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL ADD AN UPPER AND A LOWER REINFORCING PLATE AND INSPECT FOR CRACKS FREE OF CHARGE. TRAVIS IS IN THE PROCESS OF CONTACTING CUSTOMERS BY TELEPHONE IMMEDIATELY WITH EXPLANATION OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. A WRITTEN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL FOLLOW. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRAVIS AT 800-535-4372.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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