Wabash National Van recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 29, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Wabash National Corporation recalls 2015–2017 Wabash National Van

Recall number

16V484000

Brand / firm

Wabash National

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 14,862 units

Why it was recalled

If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What was recalled

Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Van Trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to May 10, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.

What to do

Wabash will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge.. Wabash issued an interim notification to owners on August 10, 2016. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Wabash Customer Service Department at 1-765-771-5300.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.