Vehicle recall 23V005000 · January 13, 2023
ABS Remorques LRC, LWC and 2 more models
The coupling plate may deteriorate, resulting in failure of the king pin and trailer detachment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- ABS Remorques (ABS) is recalling certain 2014-2023 RC, WC, LRC, and LWC semi-trailers. The coupling plate may deteriorate, resulting in failure of the king pin and trailer detachment.
- Consequence
- A detached trailer cannot be controlled and may overturn or obstruct the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Semi-trailer owners are advised to inspect for any coupling plate or king pin damage prior to operation. If damage is found, owners should not operate the trailer until it has been repaired. ABS authorized service facilities will replace the coupling plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2023. Owners may contact ABS customer service at 819-879-6216.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V005000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 13, 2023
- Filed by
- ABS Remorques
- Owner notification
- February 7, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 34
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- ABS Remorques LRC (2014-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
- ABS Remorques LWC (2014-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
- ABS Remorques RC (2014-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
- ABS Remorques WC (2014-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
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