The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V724000·Announced 2025-10-23

Wartech SpecialContainer Trailers Recalled for Brake Fitting Leak Risk

Wartech is recalling 2022-2025 SpecialContainer trailers because an incorrect piping fitting may leak air, reducing brake pressure and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Wartech Engineering, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2025 SpecialContainer trailers. The recall addresses a potential defect where an incorrect threaded piping fitting may have been installed between the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module and the air tank. This fitting may leak air, which decreases the pneumatic brake pressure.

An air leak can cause the unintentional activation of the brakes. Additionally, reduced brake pressure can increase the distance required to stop. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Owners are advised not to tow their trailer until the repairs are completed. Wartech will replace the fitting free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 13, 2025. Owners may contact Wartech's customer service at 1-734-429-2002.

The recalled product

Product
WARTECH SPECIALCONTAINER
Brand
WARTECH
Affected units
18

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)

  • SPECIALCONTAINER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.