Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V208000 Reported June 4, 2003

Wabash/winch

Q: What is recall 03V208000?

NHTSA recall 03V208000 was issued by Wabash National Corporation on June 4, 2003. It addresses: Wabash/winch. The recall affects approximately 2,291 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Wabash National Corporation · N/A · 2,291 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V208000

Manufacturer Campaign

2003-1

Manufacturer

Wabash National Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,291

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 4, 2003

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

This "opening up" could allow the winch to come loose from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Wabash National Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 03V208000 or campaign 2003-1.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V208000

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

What is recall 03V208000?

NHTSA recall 03V208000 was issued by Wabash National Corporation on June 4, 2003. It addresses: Wabash/winch. The recall affects approximately 2,291 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 03V208000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2003-1. 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.