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- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2009-2024 dry van trailers equipped with a rail-style lift gate. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The location of the rear impact guard is too far forward from the rear of the trailer, reducing impact protection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear impact guard may not sufficiently protect light duty vehicles, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add an extension to the rear impact guard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is B23015.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain dry van trailers with a rail-style lift gate were built with the rear impact guard mounted too far forward from the back of the trailer. This reduces the guard's ability to protect smaller vehicles in a rear-end collision, and the trailers do not meet the federal Rear Impact Protection standard (FMVSS 224). In a rear impact crash, the guard may not adequately protect passenger cars and light vehicles, which increases the risk of injury to their occupants.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will add an extension to the rear impact guard at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. If you have not received one, or want to confirm your trailer's status, contact Wabash National customer service at 1-765-771-5404 and reference recall number B23015.
You can also check your trailer's identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether repairs are still outstanding. Schedule the repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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