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2027 Wabash VAN Trailer recall: Antilock Malfunction Indicator Light Not Labeled/FMVSS 121

Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 4, 2026.

Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.

What's recalled

Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2027 Van Trailers. The external antilock (ABS) malfunction indicator light may not be labeled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

The risk

An unlabeled ABS light may confuse following drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Who's affected

533 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2027 Wabash VAN Trailer.

Compared with

Wabash National Corporation has 5 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 3 in all of 2025.

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

What to do and when

Wabash will mail ABS identification labels and installation instructions, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 11, 2026. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.

NHTSA's record, word for word

Check it yourself

NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.

  • Wabash VAN Trailer 2027
NHTSA recall number26V506000
ManufacturerWabash National Corporation
Recall typeVehicle
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report received by NHTSAAug. 4, 2026
Potentially affected533 vehicles
“Do not drive” warningNo
Fire risk when parked (“park outside”)No

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record