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Wabash National Van Recall 17V633: Brake caliper bolts may loosen, causing loss of braking

NHTSA campaign 17V633, reported October 9, 2017, 314 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2018 Wabash National Van trailers were built with brake caliper bolts that may not be properly tightened. If the bolts are loose, the brake caliper can detach from its mounting flange, which would cause a loss of braking ability and raise the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by Wabash. Authorized dealers will inspect the caliper bolts and replace any that are loose or missing at no cost to you. To check whether your trailer is affected, contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5300 and check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V633Wabash National Corporation
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Problem
Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2018 Van trailers manufactured with MPA/MTA suspensions equipped with Meritor EX225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk
If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5300.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Wabash National Van2018