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HighNHTSA·23V646000·Announced 2023-09-20

Wabash National Dry Van Trailers Recalled for Rear Impact Guard Defect

Wabash National is recalling certain 2009-2024 dry van trailers because the rear impact guard is positioned too far forward, potentially reducing crash protection. Dealers will add an extension to the guard 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: This is a structural vehicle defect in a safety-critical component that fails to meet federal safety standards. However, no injuries or deaths have been reported, placing this in the high-risk-but-unrealized category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain 2009-2024 Wabash National dry van trailers equipped with a rail-style lift gate. Approximately 3,711 units are affected.

The rear impact guard on these trailers is located too far forward from the rear of the vehicle. This positioning reduces its effectiveness at protecting vehicles in a rear-impact crash and causes the trailers to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 224 (Rear Impact Protection).

In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear impact guard may not sufficiently protect light-duty vehicles that are struck, increasing the risk of injury.

Owners can contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 for recall service. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 4, 2023. Dealers will add an extension to the rear impact guard free of charge. For additional information, owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WABASH NATIONAL VAN
Brand
WABASH NATIONAL
Manufacturer
Wabash National Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Trailer / Rear Guard
Hazard
Affected units
3,711

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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