NHTSA Recall 23V383000
Filed by Wabash National Corporation. Component: Trailer Hitches. Reported 2023-05-30. An estimated 40 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2024 DVDBHPC and DVCVHPC dry van trailers. The king pin was not welded properly, which can result in the king pin detaching within the upper coupler.
Risk
Unintentional movement of a detached king pin may cause a loss of trailer control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will replace the upper coupler assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2023. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash National Corporation's number for this recall is B23002.
Manufacturer campaign number: B23002
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.