Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V286000 Reported May 11, 2016

Rear impact guards not wide enough/fmvss 224

Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc. · N/A · 360 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V286000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
360
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 11, 2016
Completion Rate
63.06

Defect Summary

Great lakes manufacturing inc. (great lakes) is recalling certain model year 1998-2016 drywall pup trailers manufactured january 1, 1998, to april 29, 2016. the rear impact guards on the affected trailers do not extend within 4" of the side of the vehicle. as such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 224, "rear impact protection."

Safety Consequence

If the rear impact guards to not stretch the required length, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Great lakes will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit a new rear impact guard, free of charge. the recall began on june 29, 2016. owners may contact great lakes customer service at 1-920-842-2012.

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 Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V286000 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 16V286000

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

What is recall 16V286000?

NHTSA recall 16V286000 was issued by Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc. on May 11, 2016. It addresses: Rear impact guards not wide enough/fmvss 224. The recall affects approximately 360 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V286000 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.