Recall 00V-221: 1998–2000 Transcraft Eagle, 1998–2000 Transcraft TL2000 and 2 more
TRANSCRAFT CORPORATION recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Aug 14, 2000, covering about 1,236 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: flatbed trailers. The wrong material specification was furnished for the vertical gussets of the bumper. This would allow the bumper to fail by folding under the trailer at lower impact forces than allowed. These bumpers do not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 223, "rear impact guards."
The risk
Failure of the rear bumper could allow vehicles involved in front end collision with the rear end of the trailer to run under the rear end of the trailer causing vehicle damage to the trailer/vehicle and could result in bodily injury to vehicle occupants.
The fix
Dealers will add two steel bars to the vertical gussets of the rear bumper.
Notes
Owner notification began august 28, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact transcraft at 1-800-950-2995, extension 399. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | TRANSCRAFT CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body › Bumpers |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V221000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Transcraft Eagle | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Transcraft TL2000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Transcraft TL3000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Transcraft TL80K | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-221?
Vehicle description: flatbed trailers. The wrong material specification was furnished for the vertical gussets of the bumper. This would allow the bumper to fail by folding under the trailer at lower impact forces than allowed. These bumpers do not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 223, "rear impact guards."
How is recall 00V-221 fixed?
Dealers will add two steel bars to the vertical gussets of the rear bumper.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.