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NHTSA Recall 11V169000: Multiple axle (suspension)

WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,900 vehicles. It affects 2005–2008 Wabash Van.

9,900
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2011
owners notified (May 12)
NHTSA campaign11V169000
ComponentSUSPENSION › MULTIPLE AXLE
Report receivedMarch 4, 2011
Owner notificationMay 12, 2011
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Wabash is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 vans and semi-trailers equipped with arvinmeritor axles. Insufficient torque may have been applied on the spindle nut on the arvinmeritor tl series trailer axles installed in these van trailers where the stake washer for the nut is staked in a single location as opposed to multiple locations.

Safety risk

Low and/or no torque on the nut can result in excessive end-play in the wheel-end system and could progress to a wheel separation which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Arvinmeritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. Please see arvinmeritor defect report 10e-058. The safety recall began on may 12, 2011. Owners may contact arvin meritor at 1-866-668-7221.

Notes

Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 11V169000

Make and modelModel years
Wabash Van2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

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.