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2006 Long Chih LCI-745tcProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Long Chih LCI-745tc, most often about the trailer hitches. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Trailer hitches

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 28, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Long Chih LCI-745tc has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Trailer hitches10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 Long Chih LCI-745tc recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 09V-181 · May 28, 2009 · 3,910 vehicles

Risk. THE MISSING AND INCORRECT INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 09V-079 · Mar 11, 2009 · 53,788 vehicles

Risk. THE MISSING AND INCORRECT INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Long Chih.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other LCI-745tc year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LCI-745tc median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Long Chih LCI-745tc, and the recalls they led to.

  1. LONG CHIH TRAILERS MISSING TIRE PLACARDSEQ09002 · closed Feb 4, 2010
    Led to recall 09V-176
In owners' words

What LCI-745tc owners report

Recent trailer hitches complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LONG CHIH USA TRAILER. SHE STATED THAT THE HITCH UNHOOKED FROM THE TRAILER. SHE ALSO STATED WHILE HAULING LUMBER, THE HITCH BECAME UNHOOKED AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH DUE TO THE BALL NOT FITTING PROPERLY.. THE OWNER RE-WELDED THE TRAILER; HOWEVER, THE LUG NUTS WERE LOOSE…
Complaint 10282203 · Aug 28, 2009

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