Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V680000 Reported October 26, 2017

Rear impact guards insufficient strength/fmvss 223

Tremcar Inc. · N/A · 223 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V680000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Tremcar Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
223
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 26, 2017
Completion Rate
12.56

Defect Summary

Tremcar is recalling certain 2008-2017 hutchinson and tremcar 406 b-train pups, 2012-2017 hutchinson and tremcar 406 2 axle semi-trailers, 2015-2017 tremcar 406 3 axle semi-trailers, and 2013 tremcar 406 quad wagon vehicles. the rear impact guards on these vehicles were manufactured with aluminum alloy of insufficient strength. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 223, "rear impact guards."

Safety Consequence

These rear impact guards may not adequately reduce the possibility of a car traveling under the trailer in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the car driver.

Corrective Action

Tremcar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear impact guards, free of charge. the recall began on october 31, 2017. owners may contact tremcar customer service at 1-800-363-2158.

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 Tremcar Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V680000 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 17V680000

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

What is recall 17V680000?

NHTSA recall 17V680000 was issued by Tremcar Inc. on October 26, 2017. It addresses: Rear impact guards insufficient strength/fmvss 223. The recall affects approximately 223 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tremcar Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V680000 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.