BRENNER TANK TRAILER 2001: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V243000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BRENNER | TANK TRAILER | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-08-30 | 2001-07-17 | 2001-07-31 |
Production Dates: 1999-01-01 - 2001-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: Brenner Tank, LLC
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 223
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TANK TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 223, "REAR IMPACT GUARDS." THE REAR GUARDS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO SUSTAIN 4.6 PERCENT LESS LOAD THAN PRESCRIBED IN THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
THE LOWER REAR AREA OF THE SUBJECT BUMPERS WILL BE REINFORCED TO WITHSTAND THE SET REGULATORY LOAD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BRENNER AT 1-800-558-9750.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
