Defect Description For Recall
Certain Trailers Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 223, “Rear Impact Guards.” Proper Rear Impact Guards Were Not Installed On These Trailers.
Make Of Vehicle
TRAILER
Model Of Vehicle
T18S
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
06V065000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Bumpers
Effect Of Defect
If Struck In The Rear By A Smaller Vehicle, The Vehicle May Underride The Trailer Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Occupants Of The Smaller Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install The Correct Rear Impact Guards Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 15, 2006. Owners May Contact Charles Machine Works At 580-572-2480.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20000101
End Of Manufacture
20060301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
699
Date Owners Notified
20061215
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060308
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
223