Alutrec Flatbed Trailer: Structure

Affects Alutrec Flatbed Trailer · 2007–2019 — about 808 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: Certain trailers were built with a rear impact guard that does not meet the minimum load requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: This could increase the risk of injury to the occupants of a vehicle that impacts the rear-end of the trailer. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their trailers to an Alutrec-approved service center to inspect the rear impact guard. Reinforcements will be added to the rear impact guard as needed, at no cost to the owner.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational