Wabash National Van Trailers Recalled for Brake Actuator Defect
Wabash National is recalling 2014-2016 Van Trailers because defective brake actuators may cause dragging or overheating, increasing the risk of fire and crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that explicitly increases the risk of a vehicle fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe (Score 4) classification.
Plain-English summary
Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Van Trailers manufactured between December 17, 2013, and January 23, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with a Haldex air braking system. The recall affects 6,792 units.
The affected brake actuators may have been manufactured with an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism. This defect could cause the brakes to drag or overheat. If the brakes drag and overheat, they may smoke, which increases the risk of a vehicle fire and crash.
Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake actuator free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2015. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- WABASH NATIONAL VAN
- Brand
- WABASH NATIONAL
- Manufacturer
- Wabash National Corporation
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 6,792
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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