2018 WABASH NATIONAL VAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 WABASH NATIONAL VAN
The 2018 WABASH NATIONAL VAN has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Wabash National Corporation for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 WABASH NATIONAL VAN
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2018 WABASH NATIONAL VAN, potentially affecting up to 9,885 vehicles.
Recall 23V646000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 3,711 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Recall 21V588000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 352 vehicles affected
Defect: Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Van Trailers. The fuel tank brackets may detach.
Consequence: Detached fuel tank brackets could allow the fuel tank to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will add an aluminum plate and 4 fasteners to each bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is B21012.
View full details →Recall 18V808000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 5,194 vehicles affected
Defect: Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Wabash National Van trailers equipped with limb deflectors. The limb deflectors installed on the upper rear corner of the trailers may detach while moving.
Consequence: If the limb deflectors detach, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will remove the limb deflectors, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is LEG201803.
View full details →Recall 17V633000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| 314 vehicles affected
Defect: Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2018 Van trailers manufactured with MPA/MTA suspensions equipped with Meritor EX225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number...
Consequence: If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5300.
View full details →Recall 17V633000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 314 vehicles affected
Defect: Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2018 Van trailers manufactured with MPA/MTA suspensions equipped with Meritor EX225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number...
Consequence: If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5300.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 WABASH NATIONAL VAN
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 WABASH NATIONAL VAN.
Safety Rating for the 2018 WABASH NATIONAL VAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 WABASH NATIONAL VAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 WABASH NATIONAL VAN
Wabash National Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2018 WABASH NATIONAL VAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B20008 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Due to a customer complaint of a cracked spring post, an internal quality inspection found that a galvanic barrier had not been installed between the galvanized Aeroskirt Spring Posts and the aluminum mounting plates on the bottom of the trailer. Over an extended period of time, this can lead to...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 WABASH NATIONAL VAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WABASH NATIONAL VAN
- 2013 WABASH NATIONAL VAN — 3 complaints
- 2014 WABASH NATIONAL VAN — 2 complaints
- 2015 WABASH NATIONAL VAN — 0 complaints
- 2016 WABASH NATIONAL VAN — 0 complaints
- 2017 WABASH NATIONAL VAN — 0 complaints
- 2018 WABASH NATIONAL VAN (current)
- 2019 WABASH NATIONAL VAN — 1 complaint
- 2020 WABASH NATIONAL VAN — 0 complaints
- 2021 WABASH NATIONAL VAN — 0 complaints
- 2022 WABASH NATIONAL VAN — 0 complaints
- 2023 WABASH NATIONAL VAN — 1 complaint
Other WABASH NATIONAL Models
- WABASH NATIONAL DRY VAN — 0 total complaints
- WABASH NATIONAL RFALHSA — 0 total complaints
- WABASH NATIONAL TRUCK BODY — 0 total complaints