Other: labelsRecall 79V-097 · 1975–1977 Tuff Boy Tuff BOY

TUFF BOY, INC. recall 79V-097 covers 146 1975–1977 Tuff Boy Tuff BOY for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on April 16, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1461 model

ReportedApr 16, 1979Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V097000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

CERTIFICATION LABELS ON CERTAIN TRAILERS FAIL TO REFLECT THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING AS SPECIFIED.

What to do

The fix

CERTIFICATION LABELS CONTAINING THE CORRECT INFORMATION WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE LACK OF THIS INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO OVERLOADINGOF VEHICLE IN EXCEEDING THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING. THIS COULD RESULT INDEFORMITY TO THE VEHICLE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: PRIOR WARNING OF FAILURE WOULD INCLUDE ANY INDICATION OF DEFLECTION OFTHE VEHICLE FRAME OR AXLE MEMBERS.

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Tuff Boy Tuff BOY1975, 1976, 1977