Insufficient Rear Impact Protection/FMVSS 223
Non-Compliance Recall
- Manufacturer
- Wabash National Corporation
- Units affected
- 920
- Recall opened
- Jun 30, 2026
- Report date
- Jun 15, 2026
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- WABASH VAN TRAILER2027
Component / system
Defect
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."
Risk / 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 campaign 26V391000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.