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Campaign 26V-391

Bumper tube bolts may have been improperly tightened, reducing the protection provided by the rear impact guard

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Defect summary

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."

Consequence

An improperly installed guard may not sufficiently protect a following vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a rear end crash.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V391000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about structure on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-391
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
WabashVAN Trailer20270
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.