NHTSASTRUCTURE
Wabash National Corporation - Insufficient Rear Impact Protection/FMVSS 223
Published: November 11, 2025Recall ID: 25V774000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The incorrect guard may not sufficiently protect a following vehicle during a rear end crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Stepdeck trailers. The incorrect rear impact guard may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 223, "Rear Impact Guards."
Affected Products
Insufficient Rear Impact Protection/FMVSS 223
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Insufficient Rear Impact Protection/FMVSS 223 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V774000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V774000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Wabash National Corporation |
| Defect summary | Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Stepdeck trailers. The incorrect rear impact guard may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 223, "Rear Impact Guards." |
| Completion rate | 6.96 |
| Corrective action | Wabash will replace the rear impact guards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. |
| Consequence summary | The incorrect guard may not sufficiently protect a following vehicle during a rear end crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Potentially affected | 158 |
| Report received date | 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |