Great Lakes Drywall Pup recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 11, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc. recalls 1998–2016 Great Lakes Drywall Pup

Recall number

16V286000

Brand / firm

Great Lakes

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 360 units

Why it was recalled

If the rear impact guards to not stretch the required length, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc. (Great Lakes) is recalling certain model year 1998-2016 Drywall Pup trailers manufactured January 1, 1998, to April 29, 2016. The rear impact guards on the affected trailers do not extend within 4" of the side of the vehicle. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."

What to do

Great Lakes will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit a new rear impact guard, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2016. Owners may contact Great Lakes customer service at 1-920-842-2012.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.