Recall 09V180000: Fred meyer stores, inc.

Report received

May 28, 2009

Manufacturer

Fred meyer stores, inc.

Potentially affected

8,571vehicles

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

Fred meyer is recalling 8,571 my 2005-2008 long chih lci-851t and my 2006-2008 lci-890t trailers for failing 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

Long chih is conducting the remedy for this campaign and corrected labels will be mailed to consumers with instruction to properly affix to trailer please see 09v-079. Also, accurate consumer information will be provided. Owners may contact long chih at 886-2-29068666 or fred meyers at 503-797-3659.