Hutchinson 406 2 Axle SEMI-TRAILER, 406 B-TRAIN PUP; Tremcar 406 2 Axle SEMI-TRAILER, 406 3 Axle SEMI-TRAILER and 2 more (2008-2017): Structure
Recall 17V680000 · Oct 26, 2017 · Tremcar
223
vehicles affected
223
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V680000
- Date
- Oct 26, 2017
- Maker
- Tremcar
- Units affected
- 223
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 2008-2017
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 36 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson | 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer | 2012-2017 |
| Hutchinson | 406 B-Train Pup | 2008-2017 |
| Tremcar | 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer | 2012-2017 |
| Tremcar | 406 3 Axle Semi-Trailer | 2015-2017 |
| Tremcar | 406 B-Train Pup | 2008-2017 |
| Tremcar | 406 Quad Wagon | 2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V680000?
6 models: Hutchinson 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer (2012-2017), Hutchinson 406 B-Train Pup (2008-2017), Tremcar 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer (2012-2017) and 3 more, about 223 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V680000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.