NHTSARecalled Mar 8, 2006 · #06V065000
REAR IMPACT GUARDS/FMVSS 223
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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CERTAIN TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 223, "REAR IMPACT GUARDS." PROPER REAR IMPACT GUARDS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THESE TRAILERS. IF STRUCK IN THE REAR BY A SMALLER VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE MAY UNDERRIDE THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE SMALLER VEHICLE.
Product details
- Product
- REAR IMPACT GUARDS/FMVSS 223
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Charles Machine Works, Inc.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
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What you should do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT REAR IMPACT GUARDS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHARLES MACHINE WORKS AT 580-572-2480.