12 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2018-04-02
Description
Futura trailers ltd (futura) is recalling certain 2016-2018 low loader trailers. The left and right drawbars may disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis allowing the draw bars to swing and sever the trailer brake and light wires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and number 135, light vehicle brake systems.
Consequence
Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Futura will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket to the junction of the left and right draw-bar, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 10, 2018. Owners may contact futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2018-04-02
Description
Futura trailers ltd (futura) is recalling certain 2016-2018 low loader trailers. The left and right drawbars may disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis allowing the draw bars to swing and sever the trailer brake and light wires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and number 135, light vehicle brake systems.
Consequence
Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Futura will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket to the junction of the left and right draw-bar, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 10, 2018. Owners may contact futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2018-04-02
Description
Futura trailers ltd (futura) is recalling certain 2016-2018 low loader trailers. The left and right drawbars may disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis allowing the draw bars to swing and sever the trailer brake and light wires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and number 135, light vehicle brake systems.
Consequence
Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Futura will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket to the junction of the left and right draw-bar, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 10, 2018. Owners may contact futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Posted on: 2018-04-02
Description
Futura trailers ltd (futura) is recalling certain 2016-2018 low loader trailers. The left and right drawbars may disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis allowing the draw bars to swing and sever the trailer brake and light wires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and number 135, light vehicle brake systems.
Consequence
Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Futura will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket to the junction of the left and right draw-bar, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 10, 2018. Owners may contact futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2018-04-02
Description
Futura trailers ltd (futura) is recalling certain 2016-2018 low loader trailers. The left and right drawbars may disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis allowing the draw bars to swing and sever the trailer brake and light wires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and number 135, light vehicle brake systems.
Consequence
Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Futura will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket to the junction of the left and right draw-bar, free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2018. Owners may contact futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2018-04-02
Description
Futura trailers ltd (futura) is recalling certain 2016-2018 low loader trailers. The left and right drawbars may disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis allowing the draw bars to swing and sever the trailer brake and light wires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and number 135, light vehicle brake systems.
Consequence
Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Futura will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket to the junction of the left and right draw-bar, free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2018. Owners may contact futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #7 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2018-04-02
Description
Futura trailers ltd (futura) is recalling certain 2016-2018 low loader trailers. The left and right drawbars may disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis allowing the draw bars to swing and sever the trailer brake and light wires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and number 135, light vehicle brake systems.
Consequence
Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Futura will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket to the junction of the left and right draw-bar, free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2018. Owners may contact futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #8 - SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Posted on: 2018-04-02
Description
Futura trailers ltd (futura) is recalling certain 2016-2018 low loader trailers. The left and right drawbars may disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis allowing the draw bars to swing and sever the trailer brake and light wires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and number 135, light vehicle brake systems.
Consequence
Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Futura will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket to the junction of the left and right draw-bar, free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2018. Owners may contact futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2018-04-02
Description
Futura trailers ltd (futura) is recalling certain 2016-2018 low loader trailers. The left and right drawbars may disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis allowing the draw bars to swing and sever the trailer brake and light wires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and number 135, light vehicle brake systems.
Consequence
Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Futura will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket to the junction of the left and right draw-bar, free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2018. Owners may contact futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #10 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2018-04-02
Description
Futura trailers ltd (futura) is recalling certain 2016-2018 low loader trailers. The left and right drawbars may disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis allowing the draw bars to swing and sever the trailer brake and light wires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and number 135, light vehicle brake systems.
Consequence
Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Futura will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket to the junction of the left and right draw-bar, free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2018. Owners may contact futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #11 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2018-04-02
Description
Futura trailers ltd (futura) is recalling certain 2016-2018 low loader trailers. The left and right drawbars may disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis allowing the draw bars to swing and sever the trailer brake and light wires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and number 135, light vehicle brake systems.
Consequence
Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Futura will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket to the junction of the left and right draw-bar, free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2018. Owners may contact futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #12 - SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Posted on: 2018-04-02
Description
Futura trailers ltd (futura) is recalling certain 2016-2018 low loader trailers. The left and right drawbars may disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis allowing the draw bars to swing and sever the trailer brake and light wires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and number 135, light vehicle brake systems.
Consequence
Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Futura will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket to the junction of the left and right draw-bar, free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2018. Owners may contact futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877.
Notes
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.