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2018 Wabash National Van

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 20, 2023
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2018 Wabash National Van. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 3 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
23V646000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Sep 20, 2023
3,711 units potentially affected
The defect: Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2009-2024 dry van trailers equipped with a rail-style lift gate. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The location of the rear impact guard is too far forward from the rear of the trailer, reducing impact protection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
The risk: In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear impact guard may not sufficiently protect light duty vehicles, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Dealers will add an extension to the rear impact guard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is B23015.
Wabash National CorporationManufacturer number B23015View on NHTSA.gov
21V588000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Jul 30, 2021
352 units potentially affected
The defect: Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Van Trailers. The fuel tank brackets may detach.
The risk: Detached fuel tank brackets could allow the fuel tank to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy: Dealers will add an aluminum plate and 4 fasteners to each bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is B21012.
Wabash National CorporationManufacturer number B21012View on NHTSA.gov
18V808000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Nov 15, 2018
5,194 units potentially affected
The defect: Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Wabash National Van trailers equipped with limb deflectors. The limb deflectors installed on the upper rear corner of the trailers may detach while moving.
The risk: If the limb deflectors detach, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will remove the limb deflectors, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash's number for this recall is LEG201803.
Wabash National CorporationManufacturer number LEG201803View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

B20011

ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

It has been determined that the Exhaust Manifold of the Carrier TRU may cause yellowing and sometimes non-structural cracking to the the exterior Nose Wall

B20008

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Due to a customer complaint of a cracked spring post, an internal quality inspection found that a galvanic barrier had not been installed between the galvanized Aeroskirt Spring Posts and the aluminum mounting plates on the bottom of the trailer. Over an extended period of time, this can lead to Galvanic Corrosion between the two mating surfaces. This bulletin outlines the installation of a barrier between the two disimallar components. It is also possible to damage fasteners while removing the Spring Post when performing this bulletin. Even though each panel of the Aeroskirt is tethered to the trailer’s underside, additional screws will also be added as part of this repair to ensure proper and adequate resecurement of the Spring Post assemblies.

B20008

EQUIPMENT

Due to a customer complaint of a cracked spring post, an internal quality inspection found that a galvanic barrier had not been installed between the galvanized Aeroskirt Spring Posts and the aluminum mounting plates on the bottom of the trailer. Over an extended period of time, this can lead to Galvanic Corrosion between the two mating surfaces.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Wabash National Van by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026010—
2025010—
2024120—
2023120—
2022020—
2021030—
2020030—
2019140—
2018Viewing040—
2017030—
2016040—
2015050—
2014140—
2013230—
2012010—
2011020—
2010020—
2009010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.