Wabash recalls 475 2027 van trailers over wrong wheel bearing lubricant that can lock up wheels
The wrong lubricant in the wheel bearings can make the wheel end seize and the wheel lock up, which can cause a loss of handling and control and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the trailers and replace the wheel bearing lubrication if needed, free of charge. Owners can call Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404; letters are expected to be mailed November 25, 2026.
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Recall details
- Product
- Wabash Van Trailer 2027
- Company
- Wabash National Corporation
- Hazard
- Wheel lock-up can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 475 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 16, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V683000
- Model years: 2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- WHEELS
- Defect
- Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2027 Van Trailers. Incorrect wheel bearing lubricant may cause the wheel end to seize, which can result in wheel lock-up.
- Consequence
- Wheel lock-up can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bearing lubrication as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 25, 2026. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.
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