Recall 25V774 affects 158 2025-2026 Wabash Stepdeck trailers with incorrect rear impact guards. Repair will be free through Wabash once available.
Wabash is recalling 158 2025-2026 Stepdeck trailers under recall 25V774 because an incorrect rear impact guard was installed on some trailers, leaving them out of compliance with rear impact guard rules. In a rear end crash, the guard can provide too little protection for a following vehicle, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear impact guard on a 2025-2026 Wabash Stepdeck is the horizontal bumper structure at the back of the trailer. It is designed to meet FMVSS 223 requirements for rear impact guards, including performance and labeling. In a rear crash, that guard is part of the trailer structure meant to reduce underride risk for a following vehicle.
On affected Stepdeck trailers, Wabash says the wrong rear impact guard was installed. The trailers have an aluminum rear impact guard that met the dimensional requirements reviewed by Wabash, but did not meet the performance and labeling requirements of FMVSS 223. The recall remedy replaces or corrects the guard with components that comply with the standard.
There is no driving symptom like a noise, warning light, or handling change. The issue is identified by inspecting the trailer, including the routine inspections required for motor carriers.
Who's affected?
The same bumper tube, listed as the horizontal body member, appears in both model years.
| 2026 Wabash Stepdeck | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2025 Wabash Stepdeck | body structure |
| Units affected | 158 |
| 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 less protection for a following vehicle in a rear end crash, increasing the risk of injury. Routine trailer inspections can identify the noncompliant guard, so keep inspection records handy and arrange the recall work through Wabash. Repair will be free at any franchised Wabash dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Wabash Stepdeck is included in this recall.
- Watch for Wabash's owner letter if you have not received it; the final rear-impact-guard replacement is free once Wabash opens the repair.
- Contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 to ask about repair timing and reference recall number 25V774 when you call.
- Ask Wabash about the rear-impact-guard replacement that corrects the guard installed on the trailer.
- Avoid relying on the trailer for hauling until Wabash confirms the repair path for your VIN.
What happens at the repair
Because the remedy is still under development, do not assume the rear impact guard replacement is ready to schedule yet. Once Wabash opens the repair, a Wabash technician will replace the incorrect rear impact guard. The recall repair will be free, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid for a related rear impact guard repair before the recall notice, Wabash uses its general reimbursement plan on file for documented expenses. Keep repair paperwork and ask Wabash customer service or the dealer how to submit it.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 11, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 2, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 5, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| January 9, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V774?
Recall 25V774 covers 158 2025-2026 Wabash Stepdeck trailers with an incorrect rear impact guard. The guard does not meet FMVSS 223 requirements for rear impact guards and can reduce protection for a following vehicle in a rear-end crash. Wabash will replace the guard 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 25V774. If it is, contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 and ask when the rear impact guard replacement is available. Reference recall 25V774 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 25V774.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced rear crash protection for a following vehicle. If the wrong rear impact guard is installed, it does not meet the required rear impact guard standard and can increase injury risk in a rear-end crash. Wabash will replace the guard for free.
When did Wabash notify owners about recall 25V774?
Wabash mailed owner notification letters on January 2, 2026. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Stepdeck trailer is included, then call Wabash customer service with recall number 25V774.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V774000 |
|---|---|
| Wabash customer service | 1-765-771-5404 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V774 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V774000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →