CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE: UNDERRIDE; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2027 Wabash van trailers may have rear impact guard bumper tube bolts that were not tightened properly. A loose or improperly installed guard may not adequately protect a following vehicle in a rear-end collision, which raises the risk of injury. The trailers also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 223 for rear impact guards.
If you own or operate one of these trailers, a dealer will tighten the bumper tube bolts at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 14, 2026. You can also contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Wabash Van Trailer | 2027 |
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