Recall 05V097000: Tarasport trailers, inc.

Report received

Mar 11, 2005

Manufacturer

Tarasport trailers, inc.

Potentially affected

35vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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).

Possible consequence

This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Remedy

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.