Wabash Converter Dolly (Wabash) – Body Structure Defect (2017)
Loose fasteners can cause counterweight tube to detach while in motion.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 WABASH CONVERTER DOLLY
Brand
WABASH
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain 2013 WABASH CONVERTER DOLLY vehicles due to structure:body issues. Detachment of the counter weight while the dolly is in motion can increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Wabash National Corporation (Wabash) is recalling certain 2012-2013 converter dolly trailers. The affected trailers have fasteners connecting the counter weight tube to the body that may wear and/or loosen over time allowing the detachment of the counterweight tube from the converter dolly body while in motion.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Detachment of the counter weight while the dolly is in motion can increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Wabash will notify owners, and dealers will weld the counter weight permanently to the structure, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2017. Owners may contact Wabash customer service at 1-765-771-5404.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026