Tarasport Drop Deck (1998) – 05V097000

Defect Description For Recall

Certain Drop And Straight Deck Trailers Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 223, ‘Rear Impact Guards.’ The Guard Has A Vertical Height Of 63.5Mm (2 1/2 Inches) And Should Be At Least 100Mm (4 Inches).

Make Of Vehicle

TARASPORT

Model Of Vehicle

DROP DECK

Year

1998

Recall Campaign Number

05V097000

Component Description

Structure:Body:Bumpers

Effect Of Defect

This Does Not Meet The Requirements Of The Standard.

Fix Defect

Tarasport Will Install A 100Mm Rear Horizontal Member To The Trailers Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 28, 2005. Owners May Contact Tarasport At 1-423-337-4660 Or Through Their Website At Www.Tarasport.Com.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Tarasport Trailers, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

35

Date Owners Notified

20050328

Initiated By

Ovsc

Responsible Manufacturer

Tarasport Trailers, Inc.

Date Report Received

20050311

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

223