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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V464000

2014 Tremcar 1625ft3 Vac Tandem | 2011 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2012 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2008 Tremcar 1350ft3 B-Train Pup | 2009 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2010 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2016 Tremcar 2300ft3 Quad | 2014 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2013 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2016 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2015 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2017 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2008 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad — Structure

Published July 25, 2017 · Recall initiated: July 20, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V464000, published July 25, 2017 and initiated July 20, 2017. Recalling firm: Tremcar Inc.; 2014 Tremcar 1625ft3 Vac Tandem | 2011 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2012 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2008 Tremcar 1350ft3 B-Train Pup | 2009 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2010 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2016 Tremcar 2300ft3 Quad | 2014 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2013 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2016 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2015 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2017 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2008 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad — Structure.

What's the hazard

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."

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
TREMCAR
Model
1625FT3 VAC TANDEM
Manufacturer
Tremcar Inc.
Lot
2014 TREMCAR 1625FT3 VAC TANDEM | 2011 TREMCAR 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD | 2012 TREMCAR 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD | 2008 TREMCAR 1350FT3 B-TRAIN PUP | 2009 TREMCAR 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD | 2010 TREMCAR 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD | 2016 TREMCAR 2300FT3 QUAD | 2014 TREMCAR 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD | 2013 TREMCAR 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD | 2016 TREMCAR 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD | 2015 TREMCAR 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD | 2017 TREMCAR 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD | 2008 TREMCAR 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Tremcar 1625ft3 Vac Tandem | 2011 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2012 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2008 Tremcar 1350ft3 B-Train Pup | 2009 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2010 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2016 Tremcar 2300ft3 Quad | 2014 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2013 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2016 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2015 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2017 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad | 2008 Tremcar 2800ft3 Dry Bulk Quad — Structure recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V464000 on July 25, 2017. Reported hazard: 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."

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TREMCAR. Model: 1625FT3 VAC TANDEM.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)