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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 17V680📅 Oct 27, 2017

2008–2017 Hutchinson 406 B-Train PUP & 2008–2017 Tremcar 406 B-Train PUP + 4 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's 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."

💥 The risk

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

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.

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
17V680000
Manufacturer
Tremcar
Vehicles affected
223
Component
STRUCTURE
Owner phone
1-800-363-2158
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 31, 2017
Built
Jul 1, 2011 – Oct 23, 2017
Recall started by
OVSC
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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 17V680 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 17V680?

2008–2017 Hutchinson 406 B-Train PUP & 2008–2017 Tremcar 406 B-Train PUP + 4 more. 223 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hutchinson dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-363-2158.