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HighNHTSA·25V774000·Announced 2025-11-11

Wabash Recalls 2025-2026 Stepdeck Trailers Due to Incorrect Rear Impact Guards

Wabash is recalling 2025-2026 Stepdeck trailers because incorrect rear impact guards may have been installed, potentially failing to protect following vehicles in crashes.

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: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (non-compliant rear impact guard) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain 2025-2026 Stepdeck trailers. The recall addresses the potential installation of incorrect rear impact guards, which causes these vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 223, "Rear Impact Guards."

The incorrect guard may not sufficiently protect a following vehicle during a rear-end crash, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owner notification letters were mailed on January 2, 2026. Wabash will replace the rear impact guards free of charge. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
WABASH STEPDECK
Brand
WABASH
Manufacturer
Wabash National Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
158

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)

  • STEPDECK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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