Aulick Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V454000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V454000 by Aulick Manufacturing, Inc.. Includes 642 affected units, REAR BUMPER HEIGHT NONCOMPLIANCE, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Aulick manufacturing is recalling certain aultimate agricultural trailers manufactured from february 5, 2004, through july 1, 2011, for a rear bumper that fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 224, "rear impact protection" and federal motor vehicle safety standard number 223 "rear impact guards." the bottom of the bumper exceeds the maximum allowable height from the ground, which limits the underride protection. additionally, the projected vertical height of the rear bumper is less than 100mm.

Corrective Action

Aulick will replace the rear bumper with one that has the correct placement and is compliant height. the recall began on november 11, 2011. owners may contact aulick at 1-308-632-6197.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V454000

Manufacturer: Aulick Manufacturing, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-09-01T00:00:00

Subject: Rear bumper height noncompliance

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 642

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Aulick manufacturing is recalling certain aultimate agricultural trailers manufactured from february 5, 2004, through july 1, 2011, for a rear bumper that fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 224, "rear impact protection" and federal motor vehicle safety standard number 223 "rear impact guards." the bottom of the bumper exceeds the maximum allowable height from the ground, which limits the underride protection. additionally, the projected vertical height of the rear bumper is less than 100mm.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, a passenger vehicle's bumper may travel under the trailer's bumper. without the protection that the bumper affords, the injuries to the passengers in the vehicle may be increased. in addition, the impact load distribution may be decreased in the event of a crash due to noncompliant vertical height.

Corrective Action: Aulick will replace the rear bumper with one that has the correct placement and is compliant height. the recall began on november 11, 2011. owners may contact aulick at 1-308-632-6197.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 11V454000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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