Wabash National Corporation | NHTSA Recall #23V646000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V646000 by Wabash National Corporation. Affecting 2009-2024 dry van trailers equipped with a rail-style lift gate Includes 3,711 affected units, Reduced Rear Impact Guard Protection/FMVSS 224, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2009-2024 dry van trailers equipped with a rail-style lift gate

Defect Summary

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 requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 224, "rear impact protection."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V646000
Manufacturer: Wabash National Corporation
Report Received Date: 2023-09-20T00:00:00
Subject: Reduced rear impact guard protection/fmvss 224
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 3,711

Details

MFR Campaign Number: B23015
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 224, "rear impact protection."
Consequence Summary: In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear impact guard may not sufficiently protect light duty vehicles, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 24.09

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NHTSA ID: 23V646000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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