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Recall 09V-079: 2006 Long Chi LCI-850TA, 2006–2008 Long Chi LCI-851T and 25 more

LONG CHIH INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Mar 11, 2009, covering about 53,788 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-079
Report date
Mar 11, 2009
Vehicles affected
53,788
Owners notified
Jul 14, 2009

The problem

Certain model year 2005-2008 long chih trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims" in that they are missing a tire placard label. Also, the gvwr on the certification label on some of the trailers is incorrect. Finally, the gvwr and gawr must be stated in pounds.

The risk

The missing and incorrect information could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Corrected labels will be mailed to consumers with instruction to properly affix to trailer. Also, accurate consumer information will be provided. The recall began on july 14, 2009. Owners may contact long chih at 886-2-29068666.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerLONG CHIH INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number09V079000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Long Chi LCI-850TA2006All years
Long Chi LCI-851T2006, 2007, 2008All years
Long Chi LCI-851TA2008All years
Long Chi LCI-851TAX2005All years
Long Chih LCI-240TA52008All years
Long Chih LCI-248TE2008All years
Long Chih LCI-745TC2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Long Chih LCI-746TE2006, 2007, 2008All years
Long Chih LCI-748TC2008All years
Long Chih LCI-749TC2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Long Chih LCI-749TE2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Long Chih LCI-830T2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Long Chih LCI-830TA2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Long Chih LCI-832T2005, 2006All years
Long Chih LCI-832TA2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Long Chih LCI-850T2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Long Chih LCI-850TA2005All years
Long Chih LCI-851T2005All years
Long Chih LCI-851TAX2006, 2007, 2008All years
Long Chih LCI-852T2005, 2006All years
Long Chih LCI-880P2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Long Chih LCI-881G2005, 2006, 2007All years
Long Chih LCI-881PA2008All years
Long Chih LCI-882G2005, 2006All years
Long Chih LCI-890T2006, 2007, 2008All years
Long Chih LCI-958TC2008All years
Long Chih LCI-958TR2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All 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 09V-079?

Certain model year 2005-2008 long chih trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims" in that they are missing a tire placard label. Also, the gvwr on the certification label on some of the trailers is incorrect. Finally, the gvwr and gawr must be stated in pounds.

How is recall 09V-079 fixed?

Corrected labels will be mailed to consumers with instruction to properly affix to trailer. Also, accurate consumer information will be provided. The recall began on july 14, 2009. Owners may contact long chih at 886-2-29068666.

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.