Recall 25V762 affects 295 2025-2026 Wabash Stepdeck trailers with incorrect rear impact guards. Repair is free at any franchised Wabash dealer.
Wabash is recalling 295 2025-2026 Stepdeck trailers under recall 25V762 because the wrong rear impact guard was installed. The guard can fail to sufficiently protect a following vehicle in a rear-end crash, increasing injury risk, and Wabash dealers will install the correct guard free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rear impact guard on a 2025-2026 Wabash Stepdeck trailer is the metal guard mounted across the back of the trailer. Its horizontal member is the bumper tube, the crossbar that helps the rear structure meet federal rear impact protection requirements.
On affected Stepdeck trailers, Wabash says the installed guard uses a 66-inch horizontal member that does not conform to certain dimensional requirements in FMVSS 224 or performance requirements in FMVSS 223. The problem is not a worn part or a driver-caused failure. It is the wrong rear impact guard design for this trailer population, so the repair uses remedy components that meet those requirements.
An owner or motor carrier can spot the issue during a required routine inspection of the trailer. The visible item to check is the rear guard's horizontal member, but final confirmation belongs in the recall repair process.
Who's affected?
Both model years involve the same bumper tube in the body structure.
| 2026 Wabash Stepdeck | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2025 Wabash Stepdeck | body structure |
| Units affected | 295 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect rear impact guard leaves a following vehicle with less protection in a rear-end crash, increasing the risk of injury. Routine carrier inspections can identify the noncompliant guard; schedule the replacement soon if your trailer is included. Repair is free at any franchised Wabash dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Wabash Stepdeck is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Wabash dealer to schedule the free rear impact guard replacement that restores the required rear impact protection.
- Bring the Wabash owner letter if you have it, or reference recall number 25V762 when you call.
- Avoid hauling the trailer until the rear impact guard is replaced, especially where following traffic is close.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Wabash technician replaces the rear impact guard with the correct guard for the Stepdeck trailer. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free. Wabash used its general reimbursement plan on file, so owners who already paid for a related rear impact guard repair can ask Wabash customer service how to submit documented expenses for review. Keep any invoices, work orders, and payment records tied to the prior repair.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 5, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| December 4, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 4, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 12, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V762?
Recall 25V762 covers 295 2025-2026 Wabash Stepdeck trailers with an incorrect rear impact guard. The trailers fail to comply with federal rear-impact-guard and rear-impact-protection standards. Wabash will replace the rear impact guards for free.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Wabash Stepdeck is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V762. If it is, contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 to arrange the rear impact guard replacement. Reference recall number 25V762 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Wabash says it will replace the rear impact guards free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for trailers included in recall 25V762.
What is the safety risk?
The incorrect rear impact guard does not provide the required rear impact protection. In a rear end crash, that defect can reduce protection for a following vehicle and increase injury risk. Wabash will replace the guard for free once your VIN is confirmed.
When were owners notified about this Wabash recall?
Wabash mailed owner notification letters on January 12, 2026. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then call Wabash customer service with recall number 25V762.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V762000 |
|---|---|
| Wabash customer service | 1-765-771-5404 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V762 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V762000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →