Recall 25V625 covers 10 2026 Wabash National Van trailers with incorrect rear impact guards. Wabash replaced them free of charge.
Wabash National is recalling 10 2026 Van trailers because the incorrect rear impact guard was installed. That guard can leave a following vehicle with insufficient protection in a rear end crash, increasing injury risk, and Wabash National dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The rear impact guard on a 2026 Wabash National Van trailer is the bumper-style structure at the back of the trailer. Its job is to provide the rear impact protection required for this trailer configuration and help prevent a following vehicle from riding under the trailer in a rear crash.
On the affected trailers, the wrong rear impact guard was installed during manufacturing. Wabash National traced the problem to an engineering callout for this vehicle configuration. The rear underride braces on that guard did not meet the federal rear impact protection standard for these trailers. The correct replacement guard meets the required rear impact protection standard.
An owner or driver would not notice this problem during normal trailer operation. There is no warning sign before failure because the issue is a noncompliant rear structure, not a part that changes how the trailer feels, sounds, or handles during routine use.
Who's affected?
The specific part named in the filing is the rear impact guard, under body structure.
| 2026 Wabash National Van | body structure |
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| Units affected | 10 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2026 Wabash National Van trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
The incorrect rear impact guard can leave a following vehicle with less protection in a rear end crash, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign during normal trailer operation, so confirm the affected trailer has received the replacement guard. Repair is free at any franchised Wabash National dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Wabash National Van trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Wabash National customer service at 1-765-771-5404 to confirm the free rear-impact-guard replacement that restores the required rear crash protection is complete.
- Reference recall number 25V625 when you call.
- Keep any repair paperwork with the trailer records after Wabash National confirms the replacement.
What happens at the repair
At the service appointment, a Wabash National technician replaces the incorrect rear impact guard with the correct rear impact guard. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Wabash National reported that all affected trailers were repaired by August 18, 2025. If your VIN is included and your trailer record does not show the repair, contact Wabash National service. For prior out-of-pocket rear impact guard work tied to this recall, the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
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Timeline
| September 19, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V625?
Recall 25V625 covers 10 2026 Wabash National Van trailers that received the incorrect rear impact guard. The trailer does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 224 for rear impact protection. Wabash National replaced the guards for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Wabash National Van is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included in recall 25V625. If it is listed as open, contact Wabash National customer service at 1-765-771-5404 and reference recall 25V625. Wabash National says all affected trailers were repaired by August 18, 2025.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Wabash National replaced the incorrect rear impact guards free of charge, and the manufacturer says all affected trailers were repaired by August 18, 2025.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced rear impact protection in a crash. The incorrect guard does not provide the required protection for a following vehicle during a rear end crash, increasing the risk of injury. The remedy is replacement of the rear impact guard.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V625000 |
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| Wabash National customer service | 1-765-771-5404 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V625 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V625000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →