Recall 26V683000 scope
Recall 26V683000
Incorrect Wheel Bearing Lubrication • WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION • WHEELS • reported Oct 16, 2026 • • 475 units affected
View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth
- Campaign
- 26V683000
- Recall Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION
- Component
- WHEELS
- Make
- WABASH
- Model Years
- 2027
- Affected Units
- 475
- Country
- US
- Data As Of
- Oct 30, 2026
What this recall is about, in plain English
Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2027 Van Trailers. Wheel lock-up can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheel bearing lubrication as necessary, free of charge.
Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.
This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Wheel lock-up can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
1 vehicle under this recall
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WABASH | VAN TRAILER | 2027 |
Official Sources & Documents
Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex
- NHT Go to Recall
Documents hosted on nhtsa.gov. Links open in a new tab.
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: See the Fleet Recall Workflow Guide for the operator workflow to sweep your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
How to verify your vehicle is affected
- Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
- Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 26V683000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
- Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
- Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.