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SevereNHTSA·15V791000·Announced 2015-11-24

Wabash National Van Trailers Recalled for Brake Caliper Bolt Defect

Wabash is recalling 2013-2015 Van Trailers because brake caliper bolts may not be tightened, risking caliper detachment and reduced braking.

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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Van Trailers manufactured between December 9, 2013, and August 25, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with specific Meritor EX225L2, EX225L+, and Bendix ADB22X axles. The recall involves 91 affected units.

The defect involves brake caliper mounting bolts that may not have been properly tightened. This condition allows the bolts to back out, which can cause the brake caliper to detach from the axle flange. If the caliper detaches, braking performance is reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts and tighten them as necessary at no charge. The recall began on January 11, 2016. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 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
91

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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