Tremcar Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Tremcar Inc. in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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October 26, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Rear Impact Guards Insufficient Strength/FMVSS 223

Tremcar is recalling certain 2008-2017 Hutchinson and Tremcar 406 B-train Pups, 2012-2017 Hutchinson and Tremcar 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailers, 2015-2017 Tremcar 406 3 Axle Semi-Trailers, and 2013 Tremcar 406 Quad Wagon vehicles. The rear impact guards on these vehicles were manufactured with aluminum alloy of insufficient strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 223, "Rear Impact Guards."

NHTSA ID: 17V680000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 223

Consequence Summary:

These rear impact guards may not adequately reduce the possibility of a car traveling under the trailer in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the car driver.

Corrective Action:

Tremcar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2017. Owners may contact Tremcar customer service at 1-800-363-2158.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 12.56

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July 20, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Rear Impact Guard Failure/FMVSS 223

Tremcar is recalling the rear impact guards used on certain 2008 Tremcar 1350 cubic ft B-train pup, 2008-2017 Tremcar 2800 cubic ft Dry Bulk Quad, 2014 Tremcar 1625 cubic ft Vac tandem, and 2016 Tremcar 2300 cubic ft Quad trailers. When impacted at the outer portions, the guards did not adequately resist sufficient force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 223, "Rear Impact Guards."

NHTSA ID: 17V464000