Recall 16V286000

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Report Date
20160511
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Affected Vehicles
19 models

Defect Description

Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc. (Great Lakes) is recalling certain model year 1998-2016 Drywall Pup trailers manufactured January 1, 1998, to April 29, 2016. The rear impact guards on the affected trailers do not extend within 4" of the side of the vehicle. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."

Safety Consequence

If the rear impact guards to not stretch the required length, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Great Lakes will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit a new rear impact guard, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2016. Owners may contact Great Lakes customer service at 1-920-842-2012.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
1998 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
1999 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2000 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2001 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2002 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2003 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2004 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2005 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2006 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2007 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2008 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2009 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2010 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2011 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2012 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2013 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2014 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2015 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP
2016 GREAT LAKES DRYWALL PUP

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.