Hutchinson / Tremcar recall: Structure
What is wrong
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 could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Hutchinson 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer 2012–2017
- Hutchinson 406 B-Train Pup 2008–2017
- Tremcar 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer 2012–2017
- Tremcar 406 3 Axle Semi-Trailer 2015–2017
- Tremcar 406 B-Train Pup 2008–2017
- Tremcar 406 Quad Wagon 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V680000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tremcar
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 26, 2017
- Owners notified
- Oct 31, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 223
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- Jul 1, 2011 to Oct 23, 2017
- Part
- Structure
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 223
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.