Tremcar 406 3 Axle Semi-Trailer (2015) – 17V680000

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 3 AXLE SEMI-TRAILER

Year

2015

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

20140701

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