1990-1999 Wabash Roadrailer recall: frame and members

Wabash National Corp. reported this safety recall on November 14, 2002. It covers about 6,233 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 6,233
reported: Nov 14, 2002
owners notified: Oct 1, 2002

Structure: frame and members

What is wrong: Vehicle description: semi-trailers. These semi-trailers are equipped with suspension bogies that can slide forward and aft to change the axle positions. The bogies slide along a pair of body rails that are welded directly to the bottom flange of the I-beam crossmembers that make up the floor support structure. The front stop pipes were inadvertently welded to the body rails several inches below the bottom of the crossmembers.
Risk: Cyclic tension loading will result in the outside gusset weld cracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will cut away the vertical connection of the gusset to the rails eliminating the gusset cracking in the area where the stop pipe is solidly welded into the body rails. Owner notification began october 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact wabash at 1‑765‑771‑5300.

Recall number 02V295000

Affected vehicles

Wabash Roadrailer 1990-1999 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Questions about recall 02V295000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1999 Wabash Roadrailer frame and members?

Yes. Recall 02V295000, reported on November 14, 2002, covers about 6,233 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V295000?

Dealers will cut away the vertical connection of the gusset to the rails eliminating the gusset cracking in the area where the stop pipe is solidly welded into the body rails. Owner notification began october 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact wabash at 1‑765‑771‑5300.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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