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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V181📅 May 27, 2009

2005–2008 Long Chih LCI-745TC & 2005–2008 Long Chih LCI-749TC + 9 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Armor rex is recalling 3,910 long chih trailers for failing 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

Long chih is conducting the remedy for this campaign and corrected labels will be mailed to consumers with instruction to properly affix to trailer please see 09V-079. Also, accurate consumer information will be provided. Owners may contact long chih at 886-2-29068666 or armor rex at 626-969-0889.

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
09V181000
Manufacturer
ARMOR REX INC
Vehicles affected
3,910
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 15, 2009
Built
Sep 1, 2005 – Dec 31, 2006
Recall started by
ODI
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

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

FAQ

Is the 09V181 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 09V181?

2005–2008 Long Chih LCI-745TC & 2005–2008 Long Chih LCI-749TC + 9 more. 3,910 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 Chih dealer to book the free repair.