Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
TREMCAR
Model Of Vehicle
406 2 AXLE SEMI-TRAILER
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
17V680000
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
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Tremcar
Start Of Manufacture
20110701
End Of Manufacture
20171023
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
223
Date Owners Notified
20171031
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Tremcar
Date Report Received
20171026
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
223