Wabash Trailer 2000
Model Trailer made in 2000 by Wabash got 5 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, air, suspension and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air, structure. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, trailer hitches.
Model 2000
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V093000 | MERITOR AUTOMOTIVE | from 11/01/1999 to 01/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 51 | 01/01/2000 | MFR | WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | 03/27/2000 | 03/29/2000 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: trailer axle suspensions installed on wabash national trailers were assembled with incorrect brake camshafts. these trailers will not comply with the deceleration or parking requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The brakes will not function properly. these trailers will also have diminished stopping distance performance and reduced parking (hill holding) capability. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The trailer owners (jb hunt) will inspect the axle suspensions and correct the brake camshaft condition. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began duringjanuary 2000.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 or meritor atalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V314000 | WABASH NATIONAL CORP. | from 01/01/1997 to 12/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 9517 | MFR | WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | 08/29/2003 | 08/29/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part nos. 110700 and 110800, there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and is held in place by a steel snap ring. the recessed area allows accumulation of water, dirt, and/or chemicals to build up behind the snap ring to the point where it will no longer contain the guide pin resulting in a failure of the air valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the valve in an empty or lightly loaded trailer while the vehicle is in motion could result in a hard application of the spring brakes, possibly locking up the trailer wheels and resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to customers free of charge. 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 sealco at 602-253-1007 or wabash at 765-771-5404. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V208000 | WABASH NATIONAL CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 2291 | 06/30/2003 | MFR | WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION | 06/04/2003 | 06/04/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain flat bed trailers equipped with kinedyne winches that attach to the lower flange of a flat bed trailer | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the winch system including the winch clips. owner notification began june 30, 2003. 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 1-756-771-5300. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Wabash recall no. 2003-1.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) | |||||
| 03006 | 04/16/2003 | 10002207 | Compression fittings used to route the abs sensor wires into the axle tube may not have been tightened properly. ths can cause water to fill the axle tube and damage sensor wire connections. water can also migrate into the axle ends, cont | 08/15/2003 | |
| 03006 | 06/04/2003 | 10002028 | Mbs-2 axle compression fittings used to route the anti-lock brake system (abs) sensor wires into the axle tube may not have been tightened properly which could cause water to migrate into the axle ends, contaminating the lubricant for the w | 08/11/2003 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 03008 | 06/03/2003 | 10002029 | Freightpro top rail reinforcement. *tt | 08/11/2003 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| TB07011 | 11/27/2007 | 10025281 | Refrigerated van with tucked coupler: base rail inspection/repair. *pe | 07/24/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 04/09/2006 | 1 | ||
| 2000 wabash trailer brakes malfunctioned then vehicle caught on fire. *ts the trailers brakes and hubs were burned out. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/2007 | 313000 | 35 | 08/01/2000 |
| Air ride suspension on wabash national semi trailers model years 2000 and 2001. have stress cracks on suspension axle hangers. axle assembly is represented as wabash national airride system but is in fact made by neway. trailers will not pass dot inspection and have been pulled off the road. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/27/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2008 volvo semi was towing 2000 wabash trailer that had a rear tire blow out. the debris from the blow out flew back and struck another vehicle causing damage. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-0762-90. *jb | |||
| 10/03/2005 | 1 | ||
| 2000 wabash trailer tire blew out. *ts the left rear trailer tire blewout and as a result the recap came off and struck another vehicle's hood and windshield. the trailer sustained damage to the left rear inside tandem. *nm | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 10/20/2005 | 1 | ||
| Trailer lost passenger side tire. *ts the tractor and trailer came to a controlled final rest on the berm. that same day the tire on that axle had been replaced because it went flat. this was the same tire again except this time the entire tire and wheel separated from the trailer. another truck struck the tire and rim causing damage to it's right front headlight, front bumper, right front quarter panel and hood. there were no injuries. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | LAFAYETTE | 47905 | WABASH NATIONAL | 765-771-5428 |