NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Wabash Trailer Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2003 Wabash Trailer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Wabash dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Wabash Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #05V564000Reported December 13, 2005 · WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 6 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WEBB WHEEL PLATINUM SERIES BRAKE DRUMS, THE BRAKE DRUMS COULD CRACK ON THE BRAKING SURFACE.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
WEBB WHEEL WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WEBB WHEEL AT 1-800-633-3256 OR WABASH AT 765-771-5563.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
NHTSA #03V428000Reported October 29, 2003 · WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 270 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN VAN, REEFER, AND DURAPLATE VAN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX EC-30T ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS (ECU). IF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT EXPERIENCES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND THE SHORT IS NOT REPAIRED, THE HIGH SIDE POWER SWITCH INSIDE THE ECU THAT CONTROLS THE ILLUMINATION OF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP MAY EVENTUALLY BECOME THERMALLY STRESSED AND EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Safety consequence
IF THE POWER SWITCH SHORTS, IT CAN RESULT IN AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION IN THE ECU AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
BENDIX WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY KIT AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE A LABOR ALLOWANCE FOR THE REPAIR. 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 BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793 OR WABASH AT 765-771-5563.
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).
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