CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- 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."
- 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
- 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.
- 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
The rear impact guards on certain 2008-2011 Hutchinson and Tremcar 406 B-train pup trailers were made from aluminum alloy that is not strong enough. As a result, the guards may not meet federal rear impact guard requirements (FMVSS 223).
If a vehicle strikes the back of the trailer, a weak rear impact guard may not stop a car from sliding underneath the trailer. This increases the risk of serious injury to the occupants of the car.
Tremcar is notifying owners, and authorized dealers will replace the rear impact guards free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2017. Owners can contact Tremcar customer service at 1-800-363-2158, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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