Recall 00V-399: 1998–2000 XL BSD, 1998–2000 XL FD and 5 more
XL SPECIALIZED TRAILERS, INC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Nov 29, 2000, covering about 421 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: certain trailers with the axles placed so that the back of the tire is more than 12 inches from the rear of the trailer fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 224, "rear impact protection." these trailers are equipped with approved rear impact protection, but are not properly labeled. A label with the manufacturer's name and address, the letters DOT, and the date manufactured needs to be placed on the forward facing surface of the horizontal guard 12 inches in from the right side.
The risk
If the designed placement of the axles allowed the tires to be greater than 12 inches away from the rear of the trailer with the adjustment of the suspension, the trailer was determined not to be a rear wheeled vehicle requiring DOT approved rear impact protection with proper labeling.
The fix
Owners will be sent the labels and instructions to apply the labels to the trailers.
Notes
Owner notification began february 5, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact x-l at 1-319-283-4852.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 | XL SPECIALIZED TRAILERS, INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V399000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| XL BSD | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| XL FD | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| XL FDE | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| XL LSD | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| XL SD | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| XL SDE | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| XL SDS | 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-399?
Vehicle description: certain trailers with the axles placed so that the back of the tire is more than 12 inches from the rear of the trailer fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 224, "rear impact protection." these trailers are equipped with approved rear impact protection, but are not properly labeled. A label with the manufacturer's name and address, the letters DOT, and the date manufactured needs to be placed on the forward facing surface of the horizontal guard 12 inches in from the right side.
How is recall 00V-399 fixed?
Owners will be sent the labels and instructions to apply the labels to the trailers.
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.