Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V079000 Reported March 11, 2009

Tire placard label/fmvss 110/long chih

Long Chih Industrial Co., Ltd. · Equipment · 53,788 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V079000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
53,788
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 11, 2009

Defect Summary

Certain model year 2005-2008 long chih trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims" in that they are missing a tire placard label. also, the gvwr on the certification label on some of the trailers is incorrect. finally, the gvwr and gawr must be stated in pounds.

Safety Consequence

The missing and incorrect information could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Corrected labels will be mailed to consumers with instruction to properly affix to trailer. also, accurate consumer information will be provided. the recall began on july 14, 2009. owners may contact long chih at 886-2-29068666.

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 Long Chih Industrial Co., Ltd. dealer and reference recall ID 09V079000 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 09V079000

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

What is recall 09V079000?

NHTSA recall 09V079000 was issued by Long Chih Industrial Co., Ltd. on March 11, 2009. It addresses: Tire placard label/fmvss 110/long chih. The recall affects approximately 53,788 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Long Chih Industrial Co., Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V079000 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.