Recall 17V464000
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
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."
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TREMCAR | 1350FT3 B-TRAIN PUP |
| 2008 | TREMCAR | 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD |
| 2009 | TREMCAR | 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD |
| 2010 | TREMCAR | 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD |
| 2011 | TREMCAR | 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD |
| 2012 | TREMCAR | 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD |
| 2013 | TREMCAR | 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD |
| 2014 | TREMCAR | 1625FT3 VAC TANDEM |
| 2014 | TREMCAR | 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD |
| 2015 | TREMCAR | 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD |
| 2016 | TREMCAR | 2300FT3 QUAD |
| 2016 | TREMCAR | 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD |
| 2017 | TREMCAR | 2800FT3 DRY BULK QUAD |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.