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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V680000

STRUCTURE

Published October 27, 2017 · Recall initiated: October 26, 2017

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Recall details

Brand
HUTCHINSON
Model
406 2 AXLE SEMI-TRAILER
Manufacturer
Tremcar Inc.
Lot
2012 HUTCHINSON 406 2 AXLE SEMI-TRAILER | 2017 HUTCHINSON 406 B-TRAIN PUP | 2015 HUTCHINSON 406 B-TRAIN PUP | 2013 HUTCHINSON 406 B-TRAIN PUP | 2017 TREMCAR 406 2 AXLE SEMI-TRAILER | 2015 TREMCAR 406 2 AXLE SEMI-TRAILER | 2014 TREMCAR 406 2 AXLE SEMI-TRAILER | 2013 TREMCAR 406 2 AXLE SEMI-TRAILER | 2012 TREMCAR 406 2 AXLE SEMI-TRAILER | 2017 TREMCAR 406 B-TRAIN PUP | 2016 TREMCAR 406 B-TRAIN PUP | 2014 TREMCAR 406 B-TRAIN PUP | 2013 TREMCAR 406 B-TRAIN PUP | 2012 TREMCAR 406 B-TRAIN PUP | 2011 HUTCHINSON 406 B-TRAIN PUP | 2010 HUTCHINSON 406 B-TRAIN PUP | 2009 HUTCHINSON 406 B-TRAIN PUP | 2011 TREMCAR 406 B-TRAIN PUP | 2010 TREMCAR 406 B-TRAIN PUP | 2013 TREMCAR 406 QUAD WAGON
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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