WABASH NATIONAL VAN 2020: STRUCTURE:BODY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V646000

Make Model Year
WABASH NATIONAL VAN 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-12-04 2023-09-20 2023-09-22

Manufacturers Involved: Wabash National Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: B23015

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3711

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 224

Summary

Wabash National Corporation "Wabash" is recalling certain 2009-2024 dry van trailers equipped with a rail-style lift gate. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The location of the rear impact guard is too far forward from the rear of the trailer, reducing impact protection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will add an extension to the rear impact guard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is B23015.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.