Tremcar 2300Ft3 Quad (2016) – 17V464000

Defect Description For Recall

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.”

Make Of Vehicle

TREMCAR

Model Of Vehicle

2300FT3 QUAD

Year

2016

Recall Campaign Number

17V464000

Component Description

Structure

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Tremcar

Start Of Manufacture

20150707

End Of Manufacture

20150901

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

3

Date Owners Notified

20170720

Initiated By

Ovsc

Responsible Manufacturer

Tremcar

Date Report Received

20170720

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

223