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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V454📅 Sep 6, 2011

2004–2011 Aultimate Rear Bumpers recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Aulick manufacturing is recalling certain aultimate agricultural trailers manufactured from february 5, 2004, through july 1, 2011, for a Rear bumper that fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 224, "Rear impact protection" and federal motor vehicle safety standard number 223 "Rear impact guards." the bottom of the bumper exceeds the maximum allowable height from the ground, which limits the underride protection. Additionally, the projected vertical height of the Rear bumper is less than 100MM.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, a passenger vehicle's bumper may travel under the trailer's bumper. Without the protection that the bumper affords, the injuries to the passengers in the vehicle may be increased. In addition, the impact load distribution may be decreased in the event of a crash due to noncompliant vertical height.

🔧 The fix

Aulick will replace the Rear bumper with one that has the correct placement and is compliant height. The recall began on november 11, 2011. Owners may contact aulick at 1-308-632-6197.

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
11V454000
Manufacturer
AULICK MANUFACTURING, INC.
Vehicles affected
642
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 11, 2011
Recall started by
OVSC
Notes
Customers may 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 11V454 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 11V454?

2004–2011 Aultimate Rear Bumpers. 642 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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