Body: bumpersRecall 05V-097 · Tarasport vehicles

TARASPORT TRAILERS, INC. recall 05V-097 covers 35 Tarasport vehicles for a body: bumpers problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2005.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected352 models

ReportedMar 11, 2005Owners notified Mar 28, 2005

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 05V097000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN DROP AND STRAIGHT DECK TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 223, 'REAR IMPACT GUARDS.' THE GUARD HAS A VERTICAL HEIGHT OF 63.5MM (2 1/2 INCHES) AND SHOULD BE AT LEAST 100MM (4 INCHES).

The risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

What to do

The fix

TARASPORT WILL INSTALL A 100MM REAR HORIZONTAL MEMBER TO THE TRAILERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TARASPORT AT 1-423-337-4660 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.TARASPORT.COM.

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Tarasport Drop Deck1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Tarasport Straight Deck1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005