Wabash National: Insufficient Rear Impact Protection (structure)
Wabash National is recalling certain 2027 van trailers because bolts on the rear impact guard may not be properly tightened, which could reduce protection in a rear-end crash. The affected trailers don't meet federal safety standards for rear impact guards. Dealers will tighten the bolts at no cost, with owner notification letters expected to arrive August 14, 2026.
- Recalling firm
- Wabash National Corporation
- Product
- Component: STRUCTURE. Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2027 Wabash van trailers. The bumper tube bolts may have been improperly tightened, reducing the protection provided by the rear impact guard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 223, "Rear Impact Guards."
- Reason
- An improperly installed guard may not sufficiently protect a following vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a rear end crash. Remedy: Dealers will tighten the bumper tube bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2026. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-06-15
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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