Wabash is recalling certain 2027 model year van trailers after discovering a problem with rear underride guard installation.

The recall covers 920 Wabash van trailers built between April 20 and June 5, 2026. According to the recall report, the bumper tube bolts on the rear underride guards may not have been tightened to the updated torque specification. That can reduce the protection provided by the guard and means the trailers may not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 223 covering rear impact guards.

Wabash said the issue traces back to a change in torque specifications tied to the use of different metals in rear impact guard manufacturing. In late May, the company learned through a deviation request from its bumper tube supplier that the bolts had been torqued below the required spec.

How Wabash Says the Issue Was Fixed

Wabash said the condition was corrected in production on June 6. The company is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the recall.

Dealers will tighten the bumper tube bolts at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 14. Owners with questions can contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.

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Last Updated: June 26, 2026

Source: Heavy Duty Trucking