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NHTSARecalled Oct 26, 2017 · #17V680000

Rear Impact Guards Insufficient Strength/FMVSS 223

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Tremcar is recalling certain 2008-2017 Hutchinson and Tremcar 406 B-train Pups, 2012-2017 Hutchinson and Tremcar 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailers, 2015-2017 Tremcar 406 3 Axle Semi-Trailers, and 2013 Tremcar 406 Quad Wagon vehicles. The rear impact guards on these vehicles were manufactured with aluminum alloy of insufficient strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 223, "Rear Impact Guards." These rear impact guards may not adequately reduce the possibility of a car traveling under the trailer in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the car driver.

Product details

Product
Rear Impact Guards Insufficient Strength/FMVSS 223
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Tremcar Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Tremcar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2017. Owners may contact Tremcar customer service at 1-800-363-2158.

View the official CPSC notice