Wabash recalls certain 2009-2024 dry van trailers with rail-style lift gates due to inadequate rear impact protection in crashes. Owners must contact dealers for free guard extension to comply with safety standards.
In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear impact guard may not sufficiently protect light duty vehicles, increasing the risk of injury.
Wabash is recalling some 2009-2024 dry van trailers with rail-style lift gates because their rear impact guards don't protect well in rear collisions. This could increase injury risk during crashes.
The rear impact guard is positioned too far forward, reducing its ability to absorb crash forces from behind. This makes the trailer less safe during rear collisions, potentially causing injury to occupants.
Owners of Wabash dry van trailers with rail-style lift gates from 2009-2024 models are affected. Trailer operators and drivers using these vehicles face the highest risk.
Check if your trailer has a rail-style lift gate and was manufactured between 2009 and 2024. The recall covers specific models listed in Wabash's official report.
Dealers will add an extension to the rear impact guard at no cost to fix the safety issue.
You should have received a notification letter from Wabash mailed December 4, 2023.
Dealers will add an extension to the rear impact guard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is B23015.
The rear impact guard is positioned too far forward, reducing its ability to protect during rear collisions.
Check if your trailer has a rail-style lift gate and was manufactured between 2009 and 2024.
Contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404 or have a dealer add a free extension to the rear impact guard.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Wabash to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V646000 — Wabash Wabash Hello, I own a Wabash that is covered by recall 23V646000 from Wabash. The official recall notice states: Dealers will add an extension to the rear impact guard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is B23015. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
