1998 TARASPORT DROP DECK Recall

Campaign:
05V097000 on 03/15/2005
Component:
Structure:body:bumpers
Affected:
35
Defect:
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).
Consequence:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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