INTERSTATE ITLT716A2 2023: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V603000

Make Model Year
INTERSTATE ITLT716A2 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-09-06 2023-08-30 2023-08-31

Manufacturers Involved: Interstate Manufacturing, Inc.

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 263

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Interstate Group LLC "Interstate" is recalling certain 2022-2023 ITLT716SA2 trailers. The steel tie-down flat straps could interfere with the operation of the trailer deck tilt latch when the trailer load is unevenly distributed.

Consequence

Interference between the deck tilt latch and the tie-down straps can cause a pinch point, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Interstate will remove the steel tie-down flat straps and add a handle stop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were September 6, 2023. Owners may contact Interstate customer service at 1-877-850-7587.

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.nhtsa.gov.