Tarasport 1998–2005 Structure recall
Recalled March 11, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05V097000 · Tarasport
Hazard
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy
TARASPORT WILL INSTALL A 100MM REAR HORIZONTAL MEMBER TO THE TRAILERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TARASPORT AT 1-423-337-4660 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.TARASPORT.COM.
Units
35 units
Description
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).
What to do
TARASPORT WILL INSTALL A 100MM REAR HORIZONTAL MEMBER TO THE TRAILERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TARASPORT AT 1-423-337-4660 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.TARASPORT.COM.
Product
Tarasport DROP DECK · Tarasport STRAIGHT DECK
Manufacturer(s)
TARASPORT TRAILERS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →