Brenner Recall 01V243000: Structure, Body, Bumpers

NHTSA recall 01V243000 · announced July 17, 2001 · filed by Brenner Tank, Inc. · 16 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TANK TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 223, "REAR IMPACT GUARDS." THE REAR GUARDS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO SUSTAIN 4.6 PERCENT LESS LOAD THAN PRESCRIBED IN THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.

The risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

What to do

THE LOWER REAR AREA OF THE SUBJECT BUMPERS WILL BE REINFORCED TO WITHSTAND THE SET REGULATORY LOAD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BRENNER AT 1-800-558-9750.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1999 Brenner Tank Trailer
• 2000 Brenner Tank Trailer
• 2001 Brenner Tank Trailer

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.