CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2018 Wabash National Truck Body vehicles. The affected vehicles may be missing a weld on the vertical leg support.
- Risk
- In the event of a rear-end collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vertical leg support, welding it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2018. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5300. Wabash's number for this recall is B18001.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2018 truck bodies may be missing a weld on the vertical leg support. This weakness means the support may not perform as intended.
If the vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, occupants face an increased risk of injury because the structure may not hold up as designed.
Wabash National will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the vertical leg support and weld it where needed, free of charge. Owners can contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5300, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Wabash National Truck Body | 2018 |
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