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Safety recall · 20V551000

Equipment Wabash National recall

Wabash National reported this recall to NHTSA on September 10, 2020. It covers about 218 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
20V551000
Reported
Sep 10, 2020
Vehicles
218
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Van trailers manufactured with flat bottom floors that are equipped with aerodynamic skirts. The aerodynamic skirts attached to the van trailers may come loose.

The risk

If the aerodynamic skirt detaches while the trailer is moving it may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix

Wabash has notified owners, and dealers will rework the safety tether assembly to keep the skirt attached, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Wabash's customer service at 765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is B20012.

Contacts

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.safercar.gov.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Wabash National dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 20V551000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 20V551000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Wabash National's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 20V551000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 20V551000 announced?

Wabash National reported it to NHTSA on September 10, 2020. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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