The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V383000·Announced 2023-05-30

Wabash National Recalls 2024 Dry Van Trailers Due to King Pin Weld Defect

Wabash National is recalling 2024 DVDBHPC and DVCVHPC dry van trailers because improperly welded king pins may detach, increasing crash risk.

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 (improperly welded king pin) that can lead to loss of trailer control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain 2024 DVDBHPC and DVCVHPC dry van trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the king pin was not welded properly, which can result in the king pin detaching within the upper coupler.

Unintentional movement of a detached king pin may cause a loss of trailer control, increasing the risk of a crash. This defect poses a significant safety hazard to vehicle operators and other road users.

Dealers will replace the upper coupler assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 18, 2023. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Wabash National Corporation's number for this recall is B23002.

The recalled product

Product
WABASH NATIONAL DRY VAN
Brand
WABASH NATIONAL
Manufacturer
Wabash National Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
40

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)

  • DRY VAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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