The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V551000·Announced 2020-09-10

Wabash National Van Trailers Recalled for Loose Aerodynamic Skirts

Wabash National is recalling 2019-2021 Van trailers because aerodynamic skirts may detach, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, which fits the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain 2019-2021 Van trailers manufactured with flat bottom floors that are equipped with aerodynamic skirts. The recall addresses a defect where the aerodynamic skirts attached to the van trailers may come loose.

If the aerodynamic skirt detaches while the trailer is moving, it may increase the risk of a crash or injury. The recall began on September 21, 2020.

Dealers will rework the safety tether assembly to keep the skirt attached, free of charge. Owners may contact Wabash's customer service at 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
218

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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