Recall 09V079000: 2005–2008 Long Chih LCI-745TC

Report received

Mar 11, 2009

Manufacturer

Long chih industrial co., ltd

Potentially affected

53,788vehicles

Model years

2005–2008

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 model year 2005-2008 long chih trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims" in that they are missing a tire placard label. Also, the gvwr on the certification label on some of the trailers is incorrect. Finally, the gvwr and gawr must be stated in pounds.

Possible consequence

The missing and incorrect information could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Corrected labels will be mailed to consumers with instruction to properly affix to trailer. Also, accurate consumer information will be provided. The recall began on july 14, 2009. Owners may contact long chih at 886-2-29068666.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Long Chih LCI-745TC0 complaints
• 2006 Long Chih LCI-745TC1 complaints
• 2007 Long Chih LCI-745TC0 complaints
• 2008 Long Chih LCI-745TC0 complaints