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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- 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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