The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V169000·Announced 2011-03-04

Wabash Van Recall for Potential Wheel Separation Risk

Wabash is recalling 2005-2008 vans and semi-trailers due to insufficient torque on axle spindle nuts, which could lead to wheel separation.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (insufficient torque on axle spindle nuts) that could progress to wheel separation and result in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Wabash vans and semi-trailers equipped with ArvinMeritor axles. The recall addresses a defect where insufficient torque may have been applied to the spindle nut on ArvinMeritor TL series trailer axles. This issue specifically affects units where the stake washer for the nut is staked in a single location rather than multiple locations.

The defect could result in excessive end-play in the wheel-end system, potentially progressing to wheel separation. A wheel separation could result in a crash. ArvinMeritor is working with vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the affected vehicles free of charge.

Owners may contact ArvinMeritor at 1-866-668-7221 for more information. The safety recall began on May 12, 2011. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WABASH VAN
Brand
WABASH
Manufacturer
WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van / Semi-Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
9,900

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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