NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 ABS Remorques WC Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 ABS Remorques WC has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 ABS Remorques WC. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized ABS Remorques dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 ABS Remorques WC. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
King Pin May Fail Causing Trailer to Detach
NHTSA #23V005000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported January 13, 2023 · ABS Remorques
Potentially affected: 34 vehicles
Repair completion: 14.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified February 7, 2023
Defect description
ABS Remorques (ABS) is recalling certain 2014-2023 RC, WC, LRC, and LWC semi-trailers. The coupling plate may deteriorate, resulting in failure of the king pin and trailer detachment.
Safety consequence
A detached trailer cannot be controlled and may overturn or obstruct the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Semi-trailer owners are advised to inspect for any coupling plate or king pin damage prior to operation. If damage is found, owners should not operate the trailer until it has been repaired. ABS authorized service facilities will replace the coupling plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2023. Owners may contact ABS customer service at 819-879-6216.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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