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Brenner Tank Trailer Recall 01V243: Structure:Body:Bumpers

NHTSA campaign 01V243, reported July 17, 2001, 16 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 01V243BRENNER TANK, INC.
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TANK TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 223, "REAR IMPACT GUARDS." THE REAR GUARDS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO SUSTAIN 4.6 PERCENT LESS LOAD THAN PRESCRIBED IN THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.
Risk
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy
THE LOWER REAR AREA OF THE SUBJECT BUMPERS WILL BE REINFORCED TO WITHSTAND THE SET REGULATORY LOAD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BRENNER AT 1-800-558-9750.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Brenner Tank Trailer199920002001