CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Tremcar is recalling the rear impact guards on certain 2008 1350 cubic ft B-train pup trailers, 2008-2017 2800 cubic ft Dry Bulk Quad trailers, a 2014 1625 cubic ft Vac tandem trailer, and a 2016 2300 cubic ft Quad trailer. When struck at the outer portions, the guards may not adequately resist sufficient force, so the trailers do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 223 for rear impact guards.
The guards may not adequately reduce the chance that a car will travel under the trailer in a crash, which raises the risk of injury to the car's driver. The remedy is still under development, and the purchaser of the affected guards already knows about the recall, so owner notification letters will not be sent. Owners can contact Tremcar customer service at 1-800-363-2158 for more information.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tremcar 1350FT3 B-Train PUP | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Tremcar 1625FT3 VAC Tandem | 2014 |
| Tremcar 2300FT3 Quad | 2016 |
| Tremcar 2800FT3 DRY Bulk Quad | 2008200920102011201220132014201520162017 |