Tremcar | NHTSA Recall #17V464000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V464000 by Tremcar. Includes 3 affected units, Rear Impact Guard Failure/FMVSS 223, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tremcar is recalling the rear impact guards used on certain 2008 tremcar 1350 cubic ft b-train pup, 2008-2017 tremcar 2800 cubic ft dry bulk quad, 2014 tremcar 1625 cubic ft vac tandem, and 2016 tremcar 2300 cubic ft quad trailers. when impacted at the outer portions, the guards did not adequately resist sufficient force. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 223, "rear impact guards."

Corrective Action

The purchaser of the affected guards is aware of the recall, therefore owner notification letters will not be sent. the remedy for this recall is still under development. the recall began on july 20, 2017. owners may contact tremcar customer service at 1-800-363-2158.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V464000

Manufacturer: Tremcar

Report Received Date: 2017-07-20T00:00:00

Subject: Rear impact guard failure/fmvss 223

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 3

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Tremcar is recalling the rear impact guards used on certain 2008 tremcar 1350 cubic ft b-train pup, 2008-2017 tremcar 2800 cubic ft dry bulk quad, 2014 tremcar 1625 cubic ft vac tandem, and 2016 tremcar 2300 cubic ft quad trailers. when impacted at the outer portions, the guards did not adequately resist sufficient force. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 223, "rear impact guards."

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: The purchaser of the affected guards is aware of the recall, therefore owner notification letters will not be sent. the remedy for this recall is still under development. the recall began on july 20, 2017. owners may contact tremcar customer service at 1-800-363-2158.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 17V464000

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