Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AULTIMATE
Model Of Vehicle
REAR BUMPERS
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
11V454000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Bumpers
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Aulick Manufacturing, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
642
Date Owners Notified
20111111
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Aulick Manufacturing, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110901
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
224