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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V680000

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 — Structure

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

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V680000, published October 27, 2017 and initiated October 26, 2017. Recalling firm: Tremcar Inc.; 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 — Structure.

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.

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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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Questions about this recall

Was 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 — Structure recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V680000 on October 27, 2017. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HUTCHINSON. Model: 406 2 AXLE SEMI-TRAILER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)