Recall 23V646 affects 3,711 2009-2024 Wabash National Van trailers for rear-guard placement. Repair will be free at a Wabash National dealer once available.
Wabash National is recalling 3,711 2009-2024 Van dry van trailers with rail-style lift gates because the rear impact guard sits too far forward from the trailer's rear. In a rear-impact crash, the guard can leave light-duty vehicles with less protection and increase injury risk; the Wabash National repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear impact guard on the 2009-2024 Wabash National Van is the rear bumper structure at the back of the trailer. Its job is to help keep a passenger vehicle from sliding too far under the trailer in a rear impact. On trailers with a rail-style lift gate, that guard still has to sit close enough to the back edge of the trailer to provide the required protection.
On affected trailers, Wabash National says the rail-style lift gate was not counted correctly when the rear-most end of the trailer was calculated. That placed the rear impact guard too far forward from the back of the trailer. With the guard set back too far, the trailer does not meet the rear impact protection requirement, and the protection in a rear impact is reduced.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or fleet manager will not hear a noise, see a light, or feel a change while towing.
Who's affected?
The included model years run from 2009 through 2024, with body structure listed for each Van trailer.
| 2010 Wabash National Van | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2020 Wabash National Van | body structure |
| 2013 Wabash National Van | body structure |
| 2022 Wabash National Van | body structure |
| 2009 Wabash National Van | body structure |
| 2014 Wabash National Van | body structure |
| 2012 Wabash National Van | body structure |
| 2011 Wabash National Van | body structure |
| 2023 Wabash National Van | body structure |
| 2024 Wabash National Van | body structure |
| 2021 Wabash National Van | body structure |
| 2019 Wabash National Van | body structure |
| 2018 Wabash National Van | body structure |
| 2017 Wabash National Van | body structure |
| 2016 Wabash National Van | body structure |
| 2015 Wabash National Van | body structure |
| Units affected | 3,711 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a rear impact crash, the rear impact guard gives light duty vehicles less protection than required, increasing injury risk. There is no warning sign before this safety risk. Keep using normal caution and arrange the recall repair when available. Repair will be free at any franchised Wabash National dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2024 Wabash National Van trailer is included in this recall.
- Call Wabash National customer service at 1-765-771-5404 to confirm when the free rear impact guard extension repair is ready for your trailer.
- Reference recall number 23V646 and Wabash National recall B23015 when you call.
- Keep the owner letter mailed December 4, 2023, with your trailer records.
- Ask Wabash National for interim guidance before using the trailer in traffic where rear impact protection is a concern.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is still being developed, so do not treat the remedy as ready to schedule until Wabash National opens it. Once available, a Wabash National technician will add an extension to the rear impact guard so the guard sits farther rearward and restores the intended impact protection. Parts and labor will be free under the recall once the repair opens. If you paid to correct this condition before receiving your owner notification, Wabash National says customers will be reimbursed. Keep invoices and repair documentation, and contact Wabash National customer service to start the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 20, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 17, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| November 17, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 24, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 4, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V646?
Recall 23V646 covers 3,711 2009-2024 Wabash National Van dry van trailers equipped with a rail-style lift gate. The rear impact guard sits too far forward from the rear of the trailer, which reduces rear impact protection under FMVSS 224.
What should I do if my 2009-2024 Wabash National Van is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 23V646. If it is, contact a Wabash National dealer or Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 and ask about the rear impact guard extension. Reference Wabash recall number B23015 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Wabash National dealers will add an extension to the rear impact guard free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced rear impact protection. In a rear impact crash, the rear impact guard does not provide enough protection for light duty vehicles behind the trailer, increasing injury risk. The fix is a rear impact guard extension installed by the dealer.
When were owner letters mailed for recall 23V646?
Wabash National mailed owner notification letters on December 4, 2023. If you bought the trailer used or never received a notice, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then call the dealer with recall number 23V646.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V646000 |
|---|---|
| Wabash National customer service | 1-765-771-5404 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V646 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V646000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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