Transcraft/fmvss 223/bumper
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: flatbed trailers. the wrong material specification was furnished for the vertical gussets of the bumper. this would allow the bumper to fail by folding under the trailer at lower impact forces than allowed. these bumpers do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 223, "rear impact guards."
Safety Consequence
Failure of the rear bumper could allow vehicles involved in front end collision with the rear end of the trailer to run under the rear end of the trailer causing vehicle damage to the trailer/vehicle and could result in bodily injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add two steel bars to the vertical gussets of the rear bumper.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Transcraft Corporation or involving Structure.
FAQ: Recall 00V221000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00V221000?
NHTSA recall 00V221000 was issued by Transcraft Corporation on August 14, 2000. It addresses: Transcraft/fmvss 223/bumper. The recall affects approximately 1,236 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Transcraft Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V221000 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.