TREMCAR 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD 2015: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V464000

Make Model Year
TREMCAR 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-07-20 2017-07-20 2017-07-25

Production Dates: 2008-06-01 - 2017-06-13

Manufacturers Involved: Tremcar

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3

Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 223

Summary

Tremcar is recalling the rear impact guards used on certain 2008 Tremcar 1350 cubic ft B-train pup, 2008-2017 Tremcar 2800 cubic ft Dry Bulk Quad, 2014 Tremcar 1625 cubic ft Vac tandem, and 2016 Tremcar 2300 cubic ft Quad trailers. When impacted at the outer portions, the guards did not adequately resist sufficient force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 223, "Rear Impact Guards."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

The purchaser of the affected guards is aware of the recall, therefore owner notification letters will not be sent. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on July 20, 2017. Owners may contact Tremcar customer service at 1-800-363-2158.

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.