Defect Description For Recall
Snake River Trailer Company Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010 And 2011 SRTC Livestock Trailers Manufactured From May 26, 2010, Through February 24, 2011 And Built With An Automatically Latching Rear Gate. These Trailers Are Equipped With A Gate Latch Release Handle Located On The Outside, To Be Reached Through A Window While Inside The Trailer Should The Gate Become Closed. Due To Factors Such As Arm Length, Some Users May Not Be Able To Reach The Outside Handle Once Inside.
Make Of Vehicle
SRTC
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V417000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
Effect Of Defect
Personal Injury Can Occur Should Someone Become Trapped Within The Trailer.
Fix Defect
Snake River Will Contact Owners, And Dealers Will Install A Handle That Is Accessible From Inside The Trailer. The Safety Recall Began On September 23, 2011. Owners May Contact Snake River At 1-208-455-2768.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Snake River Trailer Company
Start Of Manufacture
20100526
End Of Manufacture
20110224
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13
Date Owners Notified
20110923
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Snake River Trailer Company
Date Report Received
20110805