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NHTSARecalled Mar 11, 2005 · #05V097000

FMVSS 223/INCORRECT BUMPER HEIGHT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

CERTAIN DROP AND STRAIGHT DECK TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 223, 'REAR IMPACT GUARDS.' THE GUARD HAS A VERTICAL HEIGHT OF 63.5MM (2 1/2 INCHES) AND SHOULD BE AT LEAST 100MM (4 INCHES). THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Product details

Product
FMVSS 223/INCORRECT BUMPER HEIGHT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
TARASPORT TRAILERS, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

TARASPORT WILL INSTALL A 100MM REAR HORIZONTAL MEMBER TO THE TRAILERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TARASPORT AT 1-423-337-4660 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.TARASPORT.COM.

View the official CPSC notice