2027 Wabash VAN Trailer recall: Incorrect Wheel Bearing Lubrication
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 16, 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. Incorrect wheel bearing lubricant may cause the wheel end to seize, which can result in wheel lock-up.
- The risk
Wheel lock-up can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
475 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.
- Before this
17 earlier NHTSA recalls by Wabash National Corporation since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 4, 2026 2027 Wabash VAN Trailer recall: Antilock Malfunction Indicator Light Not Labeled/FMVSS 121
- July 14, 2026 2025-2026 Wabash DRY Truck Body recall: Liftgate Deck Pins May Break
- June 15, 2026 2027 Wabash VAN Trailer recall: Insufficient Rear Impact Protection/FMVSS 223
- May 20, 2026 2019-2023 Transcraft Platform Trailer, 2024-2027 Wabash Platform Trailer recall: Missing Conspicuity Tape/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- Nov. 11, 2025 Wabash National Corporation recall: Insufficient Rear Impact Protection/FMVSS 223 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bearing lubrication as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 25, 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.
Models in this recall
- Wabash VAN Trailer 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V683000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wabash National Corporation |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 16, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 475 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record