2000 Wabash Trailer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2000 Wabash Trailer. Newest first.
On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part nos. 110700 and 110800, there IS a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and IS held in place by a steel snap ring. the recessed area allows accumulation of water, dirt, and/or…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the valve in an empty or lightly loaded trailer while the vehicle IS in motion could result in a hard application of the spring brakes, possibly locking up the trailer wheels and resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to customers free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sealco at 602-253-1007 or wabash at 765-771-5404.
On certain flat bed trailers equipped with kinedyne winches that attach to the lower flange of a flat bed trailer's side rail, through repeated use of the winch to secure cargo on the back of a flat bed trailer, and because of forklifts striking the winches, the winch clip can become damaged/bent and "open up."
Risk and remedy
Risk
This "opening up" could allow the winch to come loose from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the winch system including the winch clips. owner notification began june 30, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact wabash at 1-756-771-5300.
Vehicle description: trailer axle suspensions installed on wabash national trailers were assembled with incorrect brake camshafts. these trailers will not comply with the deceleration or parking requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
The brakes will not function properly. these trailers will also have diminished stopping distance performance and reduced parking (hill holding) capability.
Remedy
The trailer owners (jb hunt) will inspect the axle suspensions and correct the brake camshaft condition.
Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Tires
2008 volvo semi was towing 2000 wabash trailer that had a rear tire blow out. The debris from the blow out flew back and struck another vehicle causing damage. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-0762-90. *Jb
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system
Air ride suspension on wabash national semi trailers model years 2000 and 2001. Have stress cracks on suspension axle hangers. axle assembly IS represented as wabash national airride system but IS in fact made by neway. trailers will not pass dot inspection and have been pulled off the road. *Tr
- Service brakes, air
2000 wabash trailer brakes malfunctioned then vehicle caught on fire. *ts the trailers brakes and hubs were burned out. *jb
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Trailer lost passenger side tire. *ts the tractor and trailer came to a controlled final rest on the berm. that same day the tire on that axle had been replaced because it went flat. this was the same tire again except this time the entire tire and wheel separated from the trailer. another…
Trailer lost passenger side tire. *ts the tractor and trailer came to a controlled final rest on the berm. that same day the tire on that axle had been replaced because it went flat. this was the same tire again except this time the entire tire and wheel separated from the trailer. another truck struck the tire and rim causing damage to it's right front headlight, front bumper, right front quarter panel and hood. there were no injuries. *nm
- Tires
2000 wabash trailer tire blew out. *ts the left rear trailer tire blewout and as a result the recap came off and struck another vehicle's hood and windshield. the trailer sustained damage to the left rear inside tandem. *nm
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10025281Refrigerated van with tucked coupler: base rail inspection/repair.
- 10002207Compression fittings used to route the ABS sensor wires into the axle tube may not have been tightened properly. Ths can cause water to fill the axle tube and damage sensor wire connections. Water can also migrate into the axle ends, contaminating the lubricant for the wheel bearings. Rev. 1.0.
- 10002029Freightpro top rail reinforcement.
- 10002028MBS-2 axle compression fittings used to route the anti-lock brake system (ABS) sensor wires into the axle tube may not have been tightened properly which could cause water to migrate into the axle ends, contaminating the lubricant for the wheel bearings. Rev 2.0.
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