Recall 09V-207: 2006–2008 Long Chih LCI-850T
BI-MART recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 10, 2009, covering about 3,800 vehicles.
The problem
Bi-mart is recalling 3,800 long chih trailers for failing 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
Long chih is conducting the remedy for this campaign and corrected labels will be mailed to consumers with instructions to properly affix the corrected label to the trailer please see 09v-079. 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
| Manufacturer | BI-MART |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 09V207000 |
Vehicles in this recall
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-207?
Bi-mart is recalling 3,800 long chih trailers for failing 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-207 fixed?
Long chih is conducting the remedy for this campaign and corrected labels will be mailed to consumers with instructions to properly affix the corrected label to the trailer please see 09v-079. 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.