Missing Conspicuity Tape/FMVSS 108

Affected vehicles (2)

Component / system

Defect

Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Transcraft Platform and 2024-2027 Wabash Platform trailers. The conspicuity tape may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk / consequence

Missing conspicuity tape can reduce the visibility of the trailer to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Wabash will provide the conspicuity tape, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.

Chronology of events

1. Apr 21, 2026

   4/21/2026 - Wabash learned that a customer was cited for missing conspicuity material on the rear of the trailer. The concern was entered into Wabash’s quality system for review.

2. Apr 22, 2026

   4/22/2026 - Wabash reviewed photographs from the customer and noted the absence of conspicuity tape across the width of the rear deck.

3. May 14, 2026

   4/23-5/14/2026 - Wabash investigated warranty, sales, and manufacturing information and escalated the issue to the Product Safety Committee to evaluate compliance with FMVSS 108 and the potential scope of the issue.

4. May 15, 2026

   5/15/2026 - Based on the Product Safety Committee’s investigation, Wabash determined that the affected populations of trailers may not comply with FMVSS 108 S8.2. There have been no reported injuries or accidents related to this issue.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

Jul 17, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026 No Dealers

Owner notification

Jul 17, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026 Phased Recall