Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V286000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V286000 by Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc.. Affecting model year 1998-2016 drywall pup trailers manufactured january 1, 1998, to april 29, 2016 Includes 360 affected units, Rear Impact Guards not Wide Enough/FMVSS 224, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 1998-2016 drywall pup trailers manufactured january 1, 1998, to april 29, 2016

Defect Summary

Great lakes manufacturing inc. (great lakes) is recalling certain model year 1998-2016 drywall pup trailers manufactured january 1, 1998, to april 29, 2016. the rear impact guards on the affected trailers do not extend within 4" of the side of the vehicle. as such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 224, "rear impact protection."

Corrective Action

Great lakes will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit a new rear impact guard, free of charge. the recall began on june 29, 2016. owners may contact great lakes customer service at 1-920-842-2012.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V286000
Manufacturer: Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-05-11T00:00:00
Subject: Rear impact guards not wide enough/fmvss 224
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 360

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Great lakes manufacturing inc. (great lakes) is recalling certain model year 1998-2016 drywall pup trailers manufactured january 1, 1998, to april 29, 2016. the rear impact guards on the affected trailers do not extend within 4" of the side of the vehicle. as such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 224, "rear impact protection."
Consequence Summary: If the rear impact guards to not stretch the required length, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action: Great lakes will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit a new rear impact guard, free of charge. the recall began on june 29, 2016. owners may contact great lakes customer service at 1-920-842-2012.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 63.06

Metadata

SID: row-3q4b~s5td~8p76
NHTSA ID: 16V286000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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