| Make : TARASPORT | Model : STRAIGHT DECK | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V097000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050328 | Date Received by ODI: 20050311 | Date Added to Database: 20050316 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TARASPORT TRAILERS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TARASPORT TRAILERS, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 35 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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). |
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Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
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Remedy:
TARASPORT WILL INSTALL A 100MM REAR HORIZONTAL MEMBER TO THE TRAILERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TARASPORT AT 1-423-337-4660 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.TARASPORT.COM. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 223 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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