Make : TRAILMOBILE | Model : CARGO VAN TRAILERS | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 19920801 - 19930301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V046000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19930325 | Date Received by ODI: 19930325 | Date Added to Database: 19930330 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRAILMOBILE INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRAILMOBILE CANADA LIMITED | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 150 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING CERTIFICATION PLATES ARE LABELED INCORRECTLY, STATING THE GAWR AS 20,000 LBS. THE CORRECT GAWR IS 17,000 LBS. |
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Consequence:
VEHICLE WITH INCORRECT GAWR LABELS MAY BE OVERLOADED, ANDSUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE CONSTITUENT PARTS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN ANACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY LABELED GAWR CERTIFICATION PLATE WITH A CORRECTED PLATE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 567 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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