26V435 affects 357 2021-2026 Wabash Econex Refrigerated Body vehicles for loose side-door stirrup steps. Repair will be free at a franchised Wabash dealer once available.
Wabash is recalling 357 2021-2026 Econex Refrigerated Body vehicles because the side door stirrup steps are not properly secured and can detach. A step that comes loose while someone is using it raises the risk of injury; a step that detaches in transit raises the risk of a crash, and the Wabash dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The side door stirrup step on the 2021-2026 Wabash Econex Refrigerated Body is the metal step mounted below the side door. It gives the driver or service worker a foothold when climbing into or out of the refrigerated body. The step depends on its mounting plate staying tight against the floor surface.
On affected Wabash bodies, the step was installed with too little compression and uneven adhesive coverage. That leaves the mounting plate without a strong enough bond to the floor. With use, the bond can loosen, the step can move, and the stirrup step can detach from the body.
What you can see matters here. Look for a visible gap between the stirrup step mounting plate and the floor surface. If the step shakes or moves when touched or stepped on, that is the warning sign Wabash identified before detachment.
Who's affected?
Spans 6 model years, all tied to the same stirrup step for the side door.
| 2021 Wabash Econex Refrigerated Body | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2022 Wabash Econex Refrigerated Body | body structure |
| 2023 Wabash Econex Refrigerated Body | body structure |
| 2024 Wabash Econex Refrigerated Body | body structure |
| 2025 Wabash Econex Refrigerated Body | body structure |
| 2026 Wabash Econex Refrigerated Body | body structure |
| Units affected | 357 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 5 field incidents 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?
Loose stirrup steps increase injury risk when someone uses them and crash risk if they detach in transit. Watch for a visible gap at the mounting plate, shaking, or movement, and schedule the repair before using the steps again. Repair will be free at any franchised Wabash dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2026 Wabash Econex Refrigerated Body is included in this recall.
- Watch for Wabash's owner letter, expected September 4, 2026, before scheduling the free repair.
- Call Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 with questions and reference recall number 26V435 when you call.
- Inspect the side-door stirrup steps before use, and keep people off any step that feels loose or detached.
- Schedule the free stirrup-step repair when Wabash opens it; the repair secures the side-door steps so they do not detach.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair has not opened yet. Once Wabash releases it, a Wabash technician will repair the side door stirrup steps so they are properly secured, and the recall work will be free. If you've already paid out of pocket for a related stirrup-step repair, Wabash's general reimbursement plan on file covers eligible documented expenses. Keep your repair order and payment receipt for the service desk or Wabash customer service.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
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Timeline
| July 7, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V435?
Recall 26V435 covers 357 2021-2026 Wabash Econex Refrigerated Body vehicles with side door stirrup steps that are not properly secured. The steps can detach while someone is using them or while the vehicle is in transit, raising injury and crash risk. Wabash will repair the steps for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2026 Wabash Econex Refrigerated Body is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V435. If it is, contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 and ask how to schedule the free stirrup step repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Wabash says it will repair the stirrup steps free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a loose side door stirrup step. A step that detaches while someone is using it raises the risk of injury. A step that detaches while the vehicle is moving raises the risk of a crash.
When will Wabash notify owners about recall 26V435?
Wabash expects to send owner notification letters on September 4, 2026. You do not need to wait for a letter to act. Check your VIN, then contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V435000 |
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| Wabash customer service | 1-765-771-5404 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V435 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V435000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 26, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →