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SevereNHTSA·16V484000·Announced 2016-06-29

Wabash National Van Trailers Recalled for Spring Brake Valve Defect

Wabash National is recalling 2015-2017 Van Trailers because improperly machined spring brake valves may delay braking, increasing the risk of the trailer rolling away.

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 (braking system) that increases the risk of a crash or injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Van Trailers manufactured between January 1, 2014, and May 10, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that may have been improperly machined. This defect may cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes while the vehicle is parked.

If the spring brakes are delayed in application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor. This situation increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Wabash will contact owners to provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves free of charge. Wabash issued an interim notification to owners on August 10, 2016, and the recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Wabash Customer Service Department 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
14,862

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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