NHTSA Recall 05V544000: Suspension
WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 105 vehicles. It affects 2006 Wabash Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V544000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | November 30, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain dry van and reefer trailers equipped with tuthill trailer suspensions, models 20/22, the beam/axle pivot connection joint is mis-aligned causing excessive play with the trailer allowing the trailer to wander.
Safety risk
A vehicle crash can occur should the trailer wander without notice.
Remedy
Wabash is working with tuthill to notify the owners of the affected vehicles and provide free remedy. Owners may contact tuthill at 800-753-0025 or wabash at 1-765-771-5300.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V544000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Wabash Trailer | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.