Recall 13V034 affects 556 2007-2013 Wilson Livestock Trailer vehicles for lift-deck guide tracking failure. Repair is free at a Wilson dealer.
Wilson is recalling 556 trailers in the 2007-2013 Livestock Trailer line under recall 13V034 because plastic deck guides on the lift deck in the nose compartment can fail to keep the deck tracking correctly. If the guides fail, the deck can shift off the support rails and damage property inside the trailer; the Wilson dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The lift deck in the nose compartment of the 2007-2013 Wilson Livestock Trailer is the movable deck section used to raise or lower that compartment for loading. Plastic deck guides keep that deck lined up in its track while it moves. The guides are small parts, but the lift deck depends on them to travel squarely instead of drifting out of position.
On affected trailers, the plastic deck guides can fail to keep the lift deck tracking correctly. When that happens, the deck no longer follows its intended path as it is raised or lowered. The recall identifies the guide failure itself as the defect, not a separate material or supplier problem.
There is no warning sign before failure. While using the lift deck, an owner or operator needs to watch for movement that is not straight, binding, or a deck that does not stay aligned in its track.
Who's affected?
Covers one trailer model across 7 model years, all tied to the equipment component.
| 2012 Wilson Livestock Trailer | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2008 Wilson Livestock Trailer | Equipment |
| 2011 Wilson Livestock Trailer | Equipment |
| 2013 Wilson Livestock Trailer | Equipment |
| 2010 Wilson Livestock Trailer | Equipment |
| 2007 Wilson Livestock Trailer | Equipment |
| 2009 Wilson Livestock Trailer | Equipment |
| Units affected | 556 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the lift-deck guides fail to contain the deck, the deck can shift to one side and fall past the permanent support rails. That raises the risk of property damage inside the trailer. Stop using the lift deck if it moves outside normal operation and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Wilson dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2013 Wilson Livestock Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Wilson dealer to ask about the free lift-deck guide repair that keeps the deck tracking on its support rails.
- Bring the recall notice if Wilson mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V034 when you call.
- Keep the lift deck clear of property until Wilson confirms the repair is complete.
- Call Wilson customer service at 1-800-798-2002 with questions about the repair path.
What happens at the repair
A Wilson technician will repair the lift deck system in the nose compartment so the deck tracks correctly when raised and lowered. The filing says Wilson began owner notification on February 21, 2013, and dealers will repair the trailers free of charge. Because the remedy status is not marked available here, confirm scheduling with a Wilson dealer before arranging service. The final dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| January 30, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 21, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V034?
Recall 13V034 covers 556 2007-2013 Wilson Livestock Trailer units with a lift deck in the nose compartment. The plastic deck guides can fail to track the deck as it raises and lowers, letting the deck shift and fall past the permanent support rails.
What should I do if my 2007-2013 Wilson Livestock Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V034. If it is, contact a Wilson dealer or Wilson Trailer at 1-800-798-2002 to arrange the repair. Reference recall number 13V034 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Wilson dealers repair the affected trailers free of charge. The repair addresses the lift-deck guide issue in the nose compartment.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is damage to property inside the trailer. If the plastic deck guides fail to contain the lift deck, the deck can shift to one side and fall past the permanent support rails. Wilson's dealer repair addresses that guide failure for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V034000 |
|---|---|
| Wilson customer service | 1-800-798-2002 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V034 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V034000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →