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.
The fix
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.
Contacts
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Brenner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V243000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.