2018 Wabash National Van
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2018 Wabash National Van. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Van Trailers. The fuel tank brackets may detach.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Detached fuel tank brackets could allow the fuel tank to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will add an aluminum plate and 4 fasteners to each bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is B21012.
Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Wabash National Van trailers equipped with limb deflectors. The limb deflectors installed on the upper rear corner of the trailers may detach while moving.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the limb deflectors detach, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will remove the limb deflectors, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is LEG201803.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
- 10213001It has been determined that the Exhaust Manifold of the Carrier TRU may cause yellowing and sometimes non-structural cracking to the the exterior Nose Wall
- 10212999Due to a customer complaint of a cracked spring post, an internal quality inspection found that a galvanic barrier had not been installed between the galvanized Aeroskirt Spring Posts and the aluminum mounting plates on the bottom of the trailer. Over an extended period of time, this can lead to Galvanic Corrosion between the two mating surfaces.
- 10176216Due to a customer complaint of a cracked spring post, an internal quality inspection found that a galvanic barrier had not been installed between the galvanized Aeroskirt Spring Posts and the aluminum mounting plates on the bottom of the trailer. Over an extended period of time, this can lead to Galvanic Corrosion between the two mating surfaces. This bulletin outlines the installation of a barrier between the two disimallar components. It is also possible to damage fasteners while removing the Spring Post when performing this bulletin. Even though each panel of the Aeroskirt is tethered to the trailers underside, additional screws will also be added as part of this repair to ensure proper and adequate resecurement of the Spring Post assemblies.
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