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2000 Wabash Trailer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2000 Wabash Trailer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

5

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Trailer years?

Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted6 complaints1990: 2 complaints1993: 5 complaints1994: 1 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 6 complaints1999: 3 complaints2000: 5 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints
Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Wabash Trailer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels360%
Brakes120%
Suspension120%

Does the 2000 Wabash Trailer have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

03V314000BrakesAugust 29, 2003 · 9,517 units

Defect

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.

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.

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.

03V208000Trailer HitchJune 4, 2003 · 2,291 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN FLAT BED TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH KINEDYNE WINCHES THAT ATTACH TO THE LOWER FLANGE OF A FLAT BED TRAILER'S SIDE RAIL, THROUGH REPEATED USE OF THE WINCH TO SECURE CARGO ON THE BACK OF A FLAT BED TRAILER, AND BECAUSE OF FORKLIFTS STRIKING THE WINCHES, THE WINCH CLIP CAN BECOME DAMAGED/BENT AND "OPEN UP."

Consequence

THIS "OPENING UP" COULD ALLOW THE WINCH TO COME LOOSE FROM THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINCH SYSTEM INCLUDING THE WINCH CLIPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 2003. 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 1-756-771-5300.

00V093000BrakesMarch 27, 2000 · 51 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

THE BRAKES WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THESE TRAILERS WILL ALSO HAVE DIMINISHED STOPPING DISTANCE PERFORMANCE AND REDUCED PARKING (HILL HOLDING) CAPABILITY.

Remedy

THE TRAILER OWNERS (JB HUNT) WILL INSPECT THE AXLE SUSPENSIONS AND CORRECT THE BRAKE CAMSHAFT CONDITION.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TRAILER LOST PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. *TS THE TRACTOR AND TRAILER CAME TO A CONTROLLED FINAL REST ON THE BERM. THAT SAME DAY THE TIRE ON THAT AXLE HAD BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE IT WENT FLAT. THIS WAS THE SAME TIRE AGAIN EXCEPT THIS TIME THE ENTIRE TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE TRAILER. ANOTHER TRUCK…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 20, 2005

“AIR RIDE SUSPENSION ON WABASH NATIONAL SEMI TRAILERS MODEL YEARS 2000 AND 2001. HAVE STRESS CRACKS ON SUSPENSION AXLE HANGERS. AXLE ASSEMBLY IS REPRESENTED AS WABASH NATIONAL AIRRIDE SYSTEM BUT IS IN FACT MADE BY NEWAY. TRAILERS WILL NOT PASS DOT INSPECTION AND HAVE BEEN PULLED OFF THE ROAD. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · July 1, 2007

“2000 WABASH TRAILER BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED THEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS THE TRAILERS BRAKES AND HUBS WERE BURNED OUT. *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · April 9, 2006 · fire

2000 Wabash Trailer — common questions

Is the 2000 Wabash Trailer reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2000 Wabash Trailer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Wabash Trailer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.