Tremcar | NHTSA Recall #17V680000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V680000 by Tremcar. Affecting 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 Includes 223 affected units, Rear Impact Guards Insufficient Strength/FMVSS 223, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2008-2017 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
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.