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HighNHTSA·18V808000·Announced 2018-11-15

Wabash National Van Trailers Recalled for Detaching Limb Deflectors

Wabash is recalling 2014-2019 Van trailers because limb deflectors may detach while moving, increasing crash risk. Dealers will remove the parts free of charge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural component that may detach and increase the risk of a crash, which fits the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain 2014-2019 Wabash National Van trailers equipped with limb deflectors. The limb deflectors installed on the upper rear corner of the trailers may detach while moving.

If the limb deflectors detach, it can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on November 30, 2018.

Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will remove the limb deflectors, free of charge. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is LEG201803. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WABASH NATIONAL VAN
Brand
WABASH NATIONAL
Manufacturer
Wabash National Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
5,194

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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