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NHTSA Recall 11V188000: Automatic (service brakes)

WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,200 vehicles. It affects 2010–2011 Wabash National Van.

5,200
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2011
owners notified (May 12)
NHTSA campaign11V188000
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SLACK ADJUSTERS › AUTOMATIC
Report receivedMarch 21, 2011
Owner notificationMay 12, 2011
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Wabash is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 vans manufactured from october 15, 2010 through january 31, 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.

Safety risk

Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Wabash will notify owners and dealers will replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. The safety recall began on may 12, 2011. Owners may contact gunite customer service at 1-800-677-3786 or wabash at 765-771-5605.

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 11V188000

Make and modelModel years
Wabash National Van2010, 2011

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.