CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
- Problem
- Fruehauf De Mexico SA DE CV (Fruehauf) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FB 53 68,000 lbs GVWR trailers. A bumper reinforcement gusset was mistakenly omitted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 223, "Rear Impact Guards" and 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
- Risk
- If the gusset is missing, a passenger car may go under the trailer during a rear impact crash, increasing the risk of injury to passenger(s).
- Remedy
- Fruehauf will notify owners, and dealers will install the bumper gusset, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2021. Owners may contact Fruehauf customer service at 52-55-5898-7800 (International). Fruehauf's number for this recall is 3AW (WMI).
- 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
A bumper reinforcement gusset was left off certain heavy trailers. Because of this, the rear impact guard may not meet federal standards for rear impact protection. If the gusset is missing, a passenger car that hits the back of the trailer may slide underneath it, which increases the risk of serious injury to the people in the car.
The recall covers certain FB 53 trailers with a 68,000 lb GVWR made in 2018 and 2019. Fruehauf will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install the missing bumper gusset free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2021.
If you own one of these trailers, contact Fruehauf customer service at 52-55-5898-7800 (International) for more information. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fruehauf Fruehauf | 20182019 |
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