2013 Wabash National VAN recalls (3)
3 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2013 Wabash National VAN. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Wabash National dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2013 Wabash National VAN. Check your VAN by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2013 Wabash National VAN recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Structure · NHTSA 23V646000
- Problem
- Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2009-2024 dry van trailers equipped with a rail-style lift gate. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The location of the rear impact guard is too far forward from the rear of the trailer, reducing impact protection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear impact guard may not sufficiently protect light duty vehicles, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 15V791000
- Problem
- Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Van Trailers manufactured December 9, 2013, to August 25, 2015, and equipped with certain Meritor EX225L2, EX225L+, and Bendix ADB22X axles. The affected axle assemblies have brake caliper mounting bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.
- Risk
- If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2016. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.
Suspension · NHTSA 14V702000
- Problem
- Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain model year 2013 Van trailers manufactured September 20, 2013, to November 30, 2013, equipped with certain 2013 Pivot Bolts Part Number 93201070 manufactured by SAF-Holland. The affected pivot bolts are susceptible to cracking.
- Risk
- In the event that both sides of the pivot connection crack, it could cause a separation of the axle/suspension assembly from the trailer, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Fix
- Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pivot bolts with new pivot bolts, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2015. Owners may contact Wabash at 1-888-396-6501.
2013 Wabash National VAN complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Wabash National VAN. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Wabash National VAN. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“I DRIVE FOR WERNER ENTERPRISES AND I HAVE RAISED THIS SAFETY ISSUE MANY OF TIMES TO ALL LEVELS OF UPPER MANAGEMENT. I AM ON THE ANHEUSER BUSCH DEDICATED ACCOUNT AND WE PULL THESE 53' DRY VAN TRAILERS THAT ARE CERTIFIED BY WABASH TO 68,000 LBS. GROSS WEIGHT.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11205119
“THIS TRAILER IS BEING OVERLOADED BEYOUND THE WABASH CERTIFICATION OF 40,000 LBS CARGO AND 68,000LBS GROSS WEIGHT , AND ONLY REGEISTERED IN NEBRASKA FOR 34,000 LBS GROSS WEIGHT, UNLADEN WEIGHT OF 13,500 LBS.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11205001
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Check your VAN by VIN
Not every 2013 Wabash National VAN is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Wabash National dealer.