Reduced Rear Impact Guard Protection/FMVSS 224

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

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 / consequence

In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear impact guard may not sufficiently protect light duty vehicles, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Chronology of events

1. Aug 24, 2023

   8/24/23-A concern was submitted for a possible non-compliance. 8/29/23-Product Safety Team (PST) voted to investigate. 9/1/23-Met with outside counsel to define the ruling and what the makes the rear most of a trailer. Trailers were then measured in Lafayette and then placed on hold. 9/7/23-PST voted to escalate to the Product Safety Counsel (PSC). At close of business on 9/13/23, the PSC voted to issue a voluntary recall for a non-compliance. 9/20/23- currently developing a remedy for the field

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

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Owner notification

DEC 25, 2023 - DEC 29, 2023