Recall 25V724 affects 18 2022-2025 Wartech Specialcontainer trailers for an air leak in the brake fitting. Do not drive while towing it. Repair is free through Wartech.
An air leak can activate the trailer brakes without command or reduce brake pressure, which lengthens stopping distance and increases crash risk. Do not drive or tow the trailer until the repair is complete. If the trailer has an air leak, unusual brake behavior, or applied brakes, stop using it and call Wartech. Repair is free at any franchised Wartech dealer.
Wartech is recalling 18 2022-2025 Specialcontainer trailers under recall 25V724 because an incorrect threaded fitting between the ABS module and air tank can leak air and reduce pneumatic brake pressure. An air leak can trigger the brakes or lengthen stopping distance. Do not drive these trailers until a Wartech dealer completes the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The ABS module pipe nipple on 2022-2025 Wartech Specialcontainer trailers is a short threaded fitting between the anti-lock braking system module and the nearby air tank. The ABS module helps control wheel lockup during braking, and the air tank supplies the pressurized air that applies the trailer brakes.
Wartech says the fitting was specified as a Schedule 40 steel pipe nipple even though the ABS module manufacturer called for a Schedule 80 hex nipple. That matters because this fitting sits in the brake air supply path. If the pipe nipple fails or leaks, air pressure drops, which reduces control of the trailer braking system or causes the trailer brakes to apply when the driver did not intend it.
An owner or operator can notice air leaking from the trailer brake system. The leak can be audible or silent. Other warning signs include reduced control of the trailer brakes or trailer brakes applying without a brake command.
Who's affected?
Spans four model years, all tied to the same ABS module pipe nipple between the ABS module and air tank.
| 2022 Wartech Specialcontainer | brake system |
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| 2023 Wartech Specialcontainer | brake system |
| 2024 Wartech Specialcontainer | brake system |
| 2025 Wartech Specialcontainer | brake system |
| Units affected | 18 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An air leak can activate the trailer brakes without command or reduce brake pressure, which lengthens stopping distance and increases crash risk. Do not drive or tow the trailer until the repair is complete. If the trailer has an air leak, unusual brake behavior, or applied brakes, stop using it and call Wartech. Repair is free at any franchised Wartech dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2025 Wartech Specialcontainer is included in this recall.
- Do not drive a tow vehicle with this trailer attached until the free fitting repair is complete.
- Arrange flatbed transport if the trailer has to be moved for repair; do not tow it there yourself.
- Contact Wartech customer service to schedule the free threaded-fitting replacement that fixes the ABS-to-air-tank air leak and restores brake pressure.
- Bring the recall notice if Wartech has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V724 when you call.
What happens at the repair
At the service appointment, a Wartech technician replaces the incorrect threaded fitting between the ABS module and the air tank with the correct pipe nipple. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Do not tow the trailer until the repair is complete. A leaking fitting reduces pneumatic brake pressure, so the repair needs to be finished before the trailer returns to towing service. Wartech states that reimbursement is not offered for this campaign.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| October 23, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
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| November 13, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 20, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| November 20, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 20, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| November 20, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V724?
Recall 25V724 covers 18 2022-2025 Wartech Specialcontainer trailers with an incorrect threaded piping fitting between the ABS module and air tank. The fitting can leak air, reduce brake pressure, unintentionally activate the brakes, or increase stopping distance. Wartech will replace the fitting for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2025 Wartech Specialcontainer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V724. If it is, do not drive or tow the trailer until Wartech completes the repair. Contact Wartech customer service at 1-734-429-2002 and reference recall 25V724 when you arrange service.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Wartech will replace the incorrect threaded piping fitting free of charge. The free repair applies at an authorized Wartech service location regardless of where the trailer was purchased.
What does do not drive mean for this Wartech trailer?
Do not drive or tow the trailer until the repair is complete. The air leak can unintentionally activate the brakes or reduce brake pressure, which increases stopping distance and crash risk. Ask Wartech how to move the trailer safely if it must be transported for repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V724000 |
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| Wartech customer service | 1-734-429-2002 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V724 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V724000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
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Download Recall Report (PDF)
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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 →