StructureRecall 16V-286 · 1998–2016 Great Lakes Drywall PUP
Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc. recall 16V-286 covers 360 1998–2016 Great Lakes Drywall PUP for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V286000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
If the rear impact guards to not stretch the required length, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 133 vehicles were listed as unreachable.