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SevereNHTSA·21V588000·Announced 2021-07-30

Wabash National Van Trailers Recalled for Fuel Tank Bracket Defect

Wabash National is recalling 2018-2022 Van Trailers because fuel tank brackets may detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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 (fuel tank brackets) that could lead to the fuel tank separating from the vehicle, which the source text states increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Plain-English summary

Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2022 Van Trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the fuel tank brackets may detach from the vehicle.

If the fuel tank brackets detach, the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle. This condition increases the risk of a crash or injury to the occupants or other road users.

Dealers will add an aluminum plate and four fasteners to each bracket to correct the issue, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2021. 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
352

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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