Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2027 Wabash van trailers. The bumper tube bolts may have been improperly tightened, reducing the protection provided by the rear impact guard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 223, "Rear Impact Guards."
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Identifiers in this source record
2027 WABASH VAN TRAILERManufacturer campaign: TBDVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
An improperly installed guard may not sufficiently protect a following vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a rear end crash.
Official action
Dealers will tighten the bumper tube bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2026. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2027 WABASH VAN TRAILER
- Brand or manufacturer
- WABASH
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V391000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety