Wabash National Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Wabash National Corporation in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 20, 2017

(Campaign #: B18001)

Vertical Leg Support Missing Weld

Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2018 Wabash National Truck Body vehicles. The affected vehicles may be missing a weld on the vertical leg support.

NHTSA ID: 17V832000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 58

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a rear-end collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vertical leg support, welding it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2018. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5300. Wabash's number for this recall is B18001.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 24.14

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October 9, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Caliper Bolts Improperly Torqued/FMVSS 121

Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2018 Van trailers manufactured with MPA/MTA suspensions equipped with Meritor EX225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

NHTSA ID: 17V633000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 314

Consequence Summary:

If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5300.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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September 27, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Counter Weight Tube May Detach

Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2012-2013 converter dolly trailers. The affected trailers have fasteners connecting the counter weight tube to the body that may wear and/or loosen over time allowing the detachment of the counterweight tube from the converter dolly body while in motion.

NHTSA ID: 17V603000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 73

Consequence Summary:

Detachment of the counter weight while the dolly is in motion can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will weld the counter weight permanently to the structure, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2017. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 95.89

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