NHTSARecalled Sep 18, 2020 · #20V564000
Bumper Reinforcement Gusset Absent/FMVSS 223, 224
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Fruehauf De Mexico SA DE CV (Fruehauf) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FB 53 68,000 lbs GVWR trailers. A bumper reinforcement gusset was mistakenly omitted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 223, "Rear Impact Guards" and 224, "Rear Impact Protection." If the gusset is missing, a passenger car may go under the trailer during a rear impact crash, increasing the risk of injury to passenger(s).
Product details
- Product
- Bumper Reinforcement Gusset Absent/FMVSS 223, 224
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Fruehauf de Mexico SA de CV
- Model numbers
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What you should do
Fruehauf will notify owners, and dealers will install the bumper gusset, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2021. Owners may contact Fruehauf customer service at 52-55-5898-7800 (International). Fruehauf's number for this recall is 3AW (WMI).