💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V079📅 Mar 11, 2009

2005–2008 Long Chih LCI-745TC & 2005–2008 Long Chih LCI-749TC + 25 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain model year 2005-2008 long chih trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims" in that they are missing a tire placard label. Also, the gvwr on the certification label on some of the trailers is incorrect. Finally, the gvwr and gawr must be stated in pounds.

💥 The risk

The missing and incorrect information could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Corrected labels will be mailed to consumers with instruction to properly affix to trailer. Also, accurate consumer information will be provided. The recall began on july 14, 2009. Owners may contact long chih at 886-2-29068666.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

NHTSA campaign: 09V079000
Manufacturer: LONG CHIH INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD
Vehicles affected: 53,788
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA hotline: 1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed: Jul 14, 2009
Built: Sep 1, 2005 – Dec 31, 2008
Recall started by: MFR
Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Long Chih LCI-745TC: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Long Chih LCI-749TC: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Long Chih LCI-749TE: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Long Chih LCI-830T: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Long Chih LCI-830TA: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Long Chih LCI-832TA: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Long Chih LCI-850T: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Long Chih LCI-880P: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Long Chih LCI-958TR: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Long Chi LCI-851T: 2006, 2007, 2008
Long Chih LCI-746TE: 2006, 2007, 2008
Long Chih LCI-851TAX: 2006, 2007, 2008
Long Chih LCI-881G: 2005, 2006, 2007
Long Chih LCI-890T: 2006, 2007, 2008
Long Chih LCI-832T: 2005, 2006
Long Chih LCI-852T: 2005, 2006
Long Chih LCI-882G: 2005, 2006
Long Chi LCI-850TA: 2006
Long Chi LCI-851TA: 2008
Long Chi LCI-851TAX: 2005
Long Chih LCI-240TA5: 2008
Long Chih LCI-248TE: 2008
Long Chih LCI-748TC: 2008
Long Chih LCI-850TA: 2005
Long Chih LCI-851T: 2005
Long Chih LCI-881PA: 2008
Long Chih LCI-958TC: 2008

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V079 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V079?

2005–2008 Long Chih LCI-745TC & 2005–2008 Long Chih LCI-749TC + 25 more. 53,788 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Long Chi dealer to book the free repair.