FEATHERLITE TRAILER 1998: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
| Make : FEATHERLITE | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1998-01-26 - 1999-07-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V233000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-10-29 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-08-25 | Date Added to Database: 1999-08-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: HPA MONON TRAILER, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 11565 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 223, "REAR IMPACT GUARDS." THE REAR IMPACT GUARDS SHOULD BE REINFORCED TO IMPROVE THEIR PERFORMANCE IN COLLISIONS. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE REAR IMPACT GUARDS MAY NOT PROPERLY PROTECT THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A FREE REINFORCEMENT KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 223 | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 29, 1999.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 HPA MONON AT 1-800-231-6413.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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