Recall 26V391 affects 920 2027 Wabash Van Trailers with improperly tightened rear impact guard bolts. The free dealer repair will be available later.
Wabash is recalling 920 of its 2027 Wabash van trailers because the bumper tube bolts on the rear impact guard were not properly tightened. A weakened guard can offer less protection in a rear-end crash and raise the risk of injury, and Wabash dealers will tighten the hardware free of charge once the manufacturer opens the repair.
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What's wrong?
The rear impact guard is the steel bar that hangs across the back of the trailer, low to the ground. Its job is to stop a car from sliding underneath the trailer in a rear-end crash. That guard is held to the trailer by a bumper tube, and the bumper tube is fastened with nuts and bolts that have to be tightened to a set torque value.
On these 2027 Wabash van trailers, the supplier tightened those bolts below the required torque specification. The torque value had recently changed to account for different metals used in the guard, and the bolts were not brought up to the updated spec. Bolts that are too loose hold the bumper tube with less strength, so the guard offers less protection in a rear crash than the standard requires.
There is no warning sign before failure. A loose bolt is not something you feel while driving, so check whether your trailer is included rather than wait to notice anything.
Who's affected?
Covers two structural component classifications on the same trailer, underride structure and critical fasteners, both tied to the same nuts and bolts.
| 2027 Wabash Van Trailer | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2027 Wabash Van Trailer | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 920 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
A rear impact guard that is not installed correctly can fail to protect a following vehicle in a rear end crash, raising the risk of injury to that vehicle's occupants. The fix is to tighten loose bumper tube bolts, so schedule the repair soon once it opens. Repair will be free at any franchised Wabash dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2027 Wabash Van Trailer is included in this recall.
- Watch for your owner notification letter, which Wabash expects to mail August 14, 2026, since the repair is still being finalized.
- Contact a franchised Wabash dealer once the repair opens to schedule the bumper-tube-bolt tightening that restores the rear impact guard's protection.
- Call Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 with questions and reference recall number 26V391 when you call.
What happens at the repair
The recall repair is straightforward: a Wabash technician tightens the bumper tube bolts on the rear impact guard to the correct specification, restoring the protection the guard provides in a rear impact. This work is still under development, so the fix cannot be scheduled yet. Once Wabash opens the final repair, the parts and labor are covered free of charge. If you have already paid out of pocket to have the bumper tube bolts tightened, Wabash's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Keep your receipts and contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 to submit your paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 15, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| August 14, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V391?
Recall 26V391 covers 920 2027 Wabash Van Trailer units whose bumper tube bolts were improperly tightened, reducing the protection of the rear impact guard. Because of this, the trailers do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 223 for rear impact guards. Wabash dealers will tighten the bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2027 Wabash Van Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 26V391. The dealer fix is still being finalized, so the bolt-tightening repair will be free once Wabash opens it. Wabash expects to mail owner notification letters on August 14, 2026. You can also contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, and Wabash dealers will tighten the bumper tube bolts free of charge once the remedy opens. The free repair applies regardless of where the trailer was purchased. Reference recall number 26V391 when you contact Wabash.
What is the safety risk with recall 26V391?
An improperly installed rear impact guard does not fully protect a following vehicle, which increases the risk of injury in a rear-end crash. The trailer is not under a do-not-drive order. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2027 Wabash Van Trailer is included, then plan the free repair once Wabash opens it.
When will I be notified about recall 26V391?
Wabash expects to mail owner notification letters on August 14, 2026. If you bought the trailer used or never receive a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your unit is included in recall 26V391. You can also reach Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V391000 |
|---|---|
| Wabash customer service | 1-765-771-5404 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V391 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V391000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →