NHTSASTRUCTURE
Wabash National Corporation - Insufficient Rear Impact Protection/FMVSS 223
Published: June 15, 2026Recall ID: 26V391000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An improperly installed guard may not sufficiently protect a following vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a rear end crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Insufficient Rear Impact Protection/FMVSS 223
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Insufficient Rear Impact Protection/FMVSS 223 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V391000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V391000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Wabash National Corporation |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 0.11 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An improperly installed guard may not sufficiently protect a following vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a rear end crash. |
| Potentially affected | 920 |
| Report received date | 2026-06-15T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |