United States2025–2026 Stepdeck trailers may have an incorrect rear impact guard installed (295 potentially affected, NHTSA campaign 25V762000). They were recalled because the guard may not comply with FMVSS 223 and 224 and may not sufficiently protect a following vehicle in a rear-end crash. Wabash will replace the rear impact guards free of charge; owner letters were mailed January 12, 2026, and owners may contact Wabash at 1-765-771-5404.
What's being recalled
Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Stepdeck trailers. The incorrect rear impact guard may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 223, "Rear Impact Guards" and 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V762000
The hazard
The incorrect guard may not sufficiently protect a following vehicle during a rear end crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Wabash will replace the rear impact guards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2026. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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