Safety Recall NHTSA · 02E039000 Reported June 21, 2002

Wabash/equalizer bolts

Wabash National Corporation · N/A · 862 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02E039000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Wabash National Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
862
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 21, 2002

Defect Summary

Semi-trailer suspension equalize bolts sold as aftermarket parts between august 28 and november 9, 2001. the equalizer bolt is a 2" diameter bolt approximately 11.5" long that has a welded on plate at one end and a 2-3/8" long x 1" threaded shank at the opposite end. there are two problems in production that constitute this defect. 1) the end plate on the bolt was not properly welded to the body and may detach and 2) the material used to produce the bolt was not correct. this would only be a problem if used as a pivot bolt for a full trailer.

Safety Consequence

If the end plate detaches from the body, the bolt may back out of the hole allowing the equalizer to collapse in to the center hanger. this will result in that side of the trailer to drop down, increasing the possibility of a vehicle crash. if the equalizer bolt were to fail when used as a drawbar bolt and the failed bolt backed out, the towed trailer could fail to track properly and could become disconnected from the lead trailer.

Corrective Action

Wabash will notify its customers and replace the defective bolts free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during june/july 2002. 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 765-771-5300.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Wabash National Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 02E039000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02E039000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02E039000?

NHTSA recall 02E039000 was issued by Wabash National Corporation on June 21, 2002. It addresses: Wabash/equalizer bolts. The recall affects approximately 862 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Wabash National Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02E039000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.