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SevereNHTSA·26V435000·Announced 2026-07-07

Wabash Recalls Econex Refrigerated Bodies Due to Detaching Steps

Wabash is recalling 2021-2026 Econex Refrigerated Bodies because side door stirrup steps may detach, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

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 (detaching steps) that increases the risk of injury and crashes, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain 2021-2026 Econex Refrigerated Body vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the side door stirrup steps are not properly secured and may detach.

Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury. Additionally, steps that detach while in transit increase the risk of a crash.

Wabash will repair the stirrup steps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.

The recalled product

Product
WABASH ECONEX REFRIGERATED BODY
Brand
WABASH
Manufacturer
Wabash National Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Body
Hazard
Affected units
357

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)

  • ECONEX REFRIGERATED BODY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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