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SevereNHTSA·17V633000·Announced 2017-10-09

Wabash National Van Trailer Recall for Brake Caliper Bolt Defect

Wabash National is recalling 2018 Van trailers because brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued, risking caliper detachment and loss of braking ability.

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 (brake caliper detachment) that results in a loss of braking ability and increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain 2018 Van trailers manufactured with MPA/MTA suspensions equipped with Meritor EX225 brakes. The recall involves 314 vehicles.

The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued, which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange. If this occurs, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2017. 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
314

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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