Recall
Brenner Tank Trailer — 01V243000
NHTSA ID
01V243000
Make
Brenner
Model
Tank Trailer
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
2001-07-17
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Units Affected
16
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TANK TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 223, "REAR IMPACT GUARDS." THE REAR GUARDS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO SUSTAIN 4.6 PERCENT LESS LOAD THAN PRESCRIBED IN THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.
Consequence
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy
THE LOWER REAR AREA OF THE SUBJECT BUMPERS WILL BE REINFORCED TO WITHSTAND THE SET REGULATORY LOAD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BRENNER AT 1-800-558-9750.