Recall 20V564000: 2018–2019 Fruehauf Fruehauf
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 18, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 70
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Fruehauf De Mexico SA DE CV (Fruehauf) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FB 53 68,000 lbs GVWR trailers. A bumper reinforcement gusset was mistakenly omitted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 223, "Rear Impact Guards" and 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
The risk
If the gusset is missing, a passenger car may go under the trailer during a rear impact crash, increasing the risk of injury to passenger(s).
The fix
Fruehauf will notify owners, and dealers will install the bumper gusset, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2021. Owners may contact Fruehauf customer service at 52-55-5898-7800 (International). Fruehauf's number for this recall is 3AW (WMI).
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
- 2018 Fruehauf Fruehauf
- 2019 Fruehauf Fruehauf
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V564000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 3AW (WMI)
- Manufacturer
- Fruehauf de Mexico SA de CV
- Owner letters
- Jan 10, 2021
- Components
- Structure:body:bumpers (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