2012–2017 Hutchinson 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer, 2008–2017 Hutchinson 406 B-Train Pup, 2012–2017 Tremcar 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer and 3 other models Recall: Rear impact guards on these vehicles were manufactured with aluminum alloy…
NHTSA campaign 17V680000 · Structure · filed Oct 26, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson | 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Hutchinson | 406 B-Train Pup | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Tremcar | 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Tremcar | 406 3 Axle Semi-Trailer | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Tremcar | 406 B-Train Pup | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Tremcar | 406 Quad Wagon | 2013 |
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V680000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.