Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V177001 Reported July 17, 2000

Trailmobile/bustin trailer ladder

Trailmobile Canada Limited · N/A · 739 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V177001
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
739
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 17, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: refrigerated vans with bustin pullout truck/trailer ladder part nos. De1903-a and de1905-a. the cross bar that supports the step fails when welds that attach it to the square tube side supports fail.

Safety Consequence

The support bar will fail to adequately support the step and an individual can fall from the ladder possibly resulting in personal injury.

Corrective Action

Bustin will replace any defect ladder free of charge. they have also developed a bolt-on support "the u-bolt" for field reinforcement of the ladder.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Trailmobile Canada Limited dealer and reference recall ID 00V177001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V177001

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V177001?

NHTSA recall 00V177001 was issued by Trailmobile Canada Limited on July 17, 2000. It addresses: Trailmobile/bustin trailer ladder. The recall affects approximately 739 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Trailmobile Canada Limited dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V177001 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.