Wabash National Corporation – Improperly Welded King Pin

Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2024 DVDBHPC and DVCVHPC dry van trailers. The king pin was not welded properly, which can result in the king pin detaching within the upper coupler.


Report Received Date 05/30/2023
NHTSA ID 23V383000
Consequence Summary Unintentional movement of a detached king pin may cause a loss of trailer control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Dealers will replace the upper coupler assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2023. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404. Wabash National Corporation's number for this recall is B23002.
Recall Code B23002
Potentially Affected 40
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V383000)