Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published November 15, 2018
Wabash National Van (2014-2019) Recall: Limb Deflectors May Detach
Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain 2014-2019 Wabash National Van trailers with limb deflectors that may detach while moving, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free removal.
“Wabash National Van (2014-2019) Recall: Limb Deflectors May Detach.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224512-wabash-national-van-2014-2019-recall-limb-deflectors-may-detach. Based on NHTSA recall #18V808000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V808000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on November 15, 2018, that Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain 2014-2019 Wabash National Van trailers. The limb deflectors may detach while moving, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will remove the deflectors free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Wabash
Product: Wabash National Van
Model years: 2014-2019
Component: Limb deflectors on upper rear corner
What to do
Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will remove the limb deflectors free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 using recall number LEG201803.
The hazard
According to NHTSA, the limb deflectors installed on the upper rear corner of the trailers may detach while moving. This detachment can increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Wabash National Corporation has issued seven other recalls since May 11, 2014. Recent similar recalls include a June 5, 2024 recall for refrigerated vans regarding base rail detachment and a September 20, 2023 recall for dry van trailers concerning rear impact guards. Other recent recalls of similar products include a May 22, 2026 Brinkley RV suspension recall, a May 26, 2026 Alliance RV suspension bolt detachment recall, and a January 26, 2026 Grand Design Momentum suspension recall.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Wabash National Van trailers from 2014 to 2019. The limb deflectors are located on the upper rear corner of the trailer.
Brand
Wabash
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Wabash Customer Service
Call 1-765-771-5404 to get the recall number LEG201803 and arrange for free removal of limb deflectors.
Have Limb Deflectors Removed
Dealers will remove the limb deflectors at no cost as part of the recall.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will remove the limb deflectors, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is LEG201803.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 15 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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