Fruehauf Fruehauf recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 18, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Fruehauf de Mexico SA de CV recalls 2018–2019 Fruehauf Fruehauf

Recall number

20V564000

Brand / firm

Fruehauf

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 70 units

Why it was recalled

If the gusset is missing, a passenger car may go under the trailer during a rear impact crash, increasing the risk of injury to passenger(s).

What was recalled

Fruehauf De Mexico SA DE CV (Fruehauf) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FB 53 68,000 lbs GVWR trailers. A bumper reinforcement gusset was mistakenly omitted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 223, "Rear Impact Guards" and 224, "Rear Impact Protection."

What to do

Fruehauf will notify owners, and dealers will install the bumper gusset, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2021. Owners may contact Fruehauf customer service at 52-55-5898-7800 (International). Fruehauf's number for this recall is 3AW (WMI).. Follow the official notice for full instructions.