NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Wabash Trailer Recalls & Complaints
The 1999 Wabash Trailer has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Wabash dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Wabash Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1999 Wabash Trailer owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Wabash Trailer, describing incidents dated April 10, 2005 to March 28, 2008.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Suspension 1 complaint
Of the 3 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10226217 · Filed
1999 WABASH TRAILER RIGHT REAR TRAILER CAUGHT FIRE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE PULLED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD DISCONNECTED THE TRAILER AND PULLED THE TRUCK FORWARD AND THE TRAILER BURNED TO THE GROUND. *KB THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE/BEARINGS ON THE TRAILER WERE DRY FROM LACK OF OIL AND THE…
ODI #10218368 · Filed
1999 WABASH TRAILER CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS NEAR THE REAR AXLE. CONSUMER TRIED AND WAS UNABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT# 10-0088-91. *JB
ODI #10146506 · Filed
1999 WABASH TRAILER DRIVESHAFT BROKE OFF. *TS TWO OTHER VEHICLE'S STRUCK THE DRIVESHAFT IN THE MIDDLE LANE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THEIR VEHICLES. ALL VEHICLE'S CAME TO A STOP IN THE RIGHT BERM (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM
WABASH/SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE
NHTSA #03V314000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Check Valve · NHTSA notice
Reported August 29, 2003 · WABASH NATIONAL CORP.
Potentially affected: 9,517 vehicles
Vehicles built January 1, 1997 – December 31, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
WABASH/CONMET/PREGREASED AXLE HUBS
NHTSA #00V102002 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported September 6, 2000 · WABASH NATIONAL CORP.
Potentially affected: 84 vehicles
Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH CONMET PREGREASED TRAILER AXLE HUBS. THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE PREGREASED TRAILER AXLE HUBS USED WITH THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEMS MAY FAIL DUE TO THE INTRUSION OF CONTAMINANTS THROUGH THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM.
Safety consequence
AN OUTBOARD BEARING FAILURE CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE HUB ASSEMBLY FROM THE SPINDLE.
Manufacturer remedy
CONMET IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. AUTHORIZED DEALERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO CONVERT GREASED HUBS TO OIL HUBS IF THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM IS TO REMAIN ON THE TRAILER. IF THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM IS REMOVED, THE HUB MUST BE INSPECTED FOR CONTAMINATION AND CORROSION. THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF CORROSION, LUBRICANT AND SEAL MAINTENANCE CAN BE PERFORMED AND THE HUB REINSTALLED. 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 CONSOLIDATED METCO AT 1-800-425-4827 OR WABASH AT 1-765-771-5440.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
MERITOR/WABASH\FMVSS 121/TRAILER AXLE SUSPENSIONS
NHTSA #00V093000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice
Reported March 27, 2000 · MERITOR AUTOMOTIVE
Potentially affected: 51 vehicles
Owners notified January 1, 2000 · Vehicles built November 1, 1999 – January 31, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
THE BRAKES WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THESE TRAILERS WILL ALSO HAVE DIMINISHED STOPPING DISTANCE PERFORMANCE AND REDUCED PARKING (HILL HOLDING) CAPABILITY.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
WABASH/HONEYWELL-BENDIX/BRAKE VALVE
NHTSA #00V127002 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Quick Release Valve · NHTSA notice
Reported February 10, 2000 · WABASH NATIONAL CORP.
Potentially affected: 42 vehicles
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BRAKE VALVES MANUFACTURED BY HONEYWELL BENDIX. THE ORIENTATION AND LOCATION OF THE BRAKE VALVE IS SUCH THAT WATER CAN GET INTO THE VALVE THROUGH A VENT IN THE VALVE. THE WATER WILL CONTAMINATE THE AIR SYSTEM AND COULD FREEZE THE BRAKE VALVE.
Safety consequence
IF FROZEN, THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MODULATE THE BRAKE FORCES WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Manufacturer remedy
BENDIX IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS RECALL. OWNERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793 TO RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT UNIT.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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