Wabash Recalls 553 Van Trailers Over Missing ABS Indicator Label

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:37 +0000

Wabash National Corporation is recalling 553 model year 2027 van trailers because the external antilock braking system (ABS) malfunction indicator light may not be labeled, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The missing label means the affected trailers do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.”

Recall Details

The recall affects certain model year 2027 Wabash Van Trailers. NHTSA said the external ABS malfunction indicator light may not be labeled as required by FMVSS No. 121, resulting in noncompliance with the federal safety standard for air brake systems.

Remedy

Wabash will mail owners an ABS identification label and installation instructions free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Sept. 26, 2026. Owners with questions may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.

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Last Updated: August 13, 2026

Source: The Trucker

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Volvo Trucks Issues Recall for 2023-2025 VNL Models

admin — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:00:50 +0000

Volvo Trucks North America has announced a safety recall impacting certain 2023-2025 VNL truck models, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

According to the NHTSA, a key issue has been identified with the braking system. The organization stated, “The brakes may take longer than expected to activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, ‘Air Brake Systems.’”

What Owners Need to Know

To address this issue, Volvo Trucks will provide a fix at no cost to affected owners.

Remedy: Dealers will install a new pneumatic circuit for free.

Notification: Owners will receive notification letters by mail starting April 18, 2025.

Contact Information

Volvo Trucks Customer Service: 800-528-6586 (reference recall number RVXX2502).

NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171).

More information can also be accessed through nhtsa.gov.

Owners with the impacted VNL models should act quickly upon receiving the notification to ensure their vehicles remain safe for operation.