Recall 17V680000: 2012–2017 Hutchinson 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer, 2008–2017 Hutchinson 406 B-Train PUP, 2012–2017 Tremcar 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer +3 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 26, 2017
Vehicles affected
223
Models
6
Initiated by
OVSC

The problem

Tremcar is recalling certain 2008-2017 Hutchinson and Tremcar 406 B-train Pups, 2012-2017 Hutchinson and Tremcar 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailers, 2015-2017 Tremcar 406 3 Axle Semi-Trailers, and 2013 Tremcar 406 Quad Wagon vehicles. The rear impact guards on these vehicles were manufactured with aluminum alloy of insufficient strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 223, "Rear Impact Guards."

The risk

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.

The fix

Tremcar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2012 Hutchinson 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer
  • 2013 Hutchinson 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer
  • 2014 Hutchinson 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer
  • 2015 Hutchinson 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer
  • 2016 Hutchinson 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer
  • 2017 Hutchinson 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer
  • 2008 Hutchinson 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2009 Hutchinson 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2010 Hutchinson 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2011 Hutchinson 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2012 Hutchinson 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2013 Hutchinson 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2014 Hutchinson 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2015 Hutchinson 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2016 Hutchinson 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2017 Hutchinson 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2012 Tremcar 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer
  • 2013 Tremcar 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer
  • 2014 Tremcar 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer
  • 2015 Tremcar 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer
  • 2016 Tremcar 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer
  • 2017 Tremcar 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer
  • 2015 Tremcar 406 3 Axle Semi-Trailer
  • 2016 Tremcar 406 3 Axle Semi-Trailer
  • 2017 Tremcar 406 3 Axle Semi-Trailer
  • 2008 Tremcar 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2009 Tremcar 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2010 Tremcar 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2011 Tremcar 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2012 Tremcar 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2013 Tremcar 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2014 Tremcar 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2015 Tremcar 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2016 Tremcar 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2017 Tremcar 406 B-Train PUP
  • 2013 Tremcar 406 Quad Wagon

Details

NHTSA campaign
17V680000
Manufacturer
Tremcar
Owner letters
Oct 31, 2017
Components
Structure (Body & Structure)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology