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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).
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
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.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 35
Date Owner Notified by Mfr: 3/28/2005
Recall Initiator: Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 223
Regulation Part Number: 571
NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V097000