NHTSA Recall 00V177001: Unknown or other
TRAILMOBILE INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 739 vehicles. It affects 1991–2000 Trailmobile Refrigerated van.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V177001 |
|---|---|
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Report received | July 17, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: refrigerated vans with bustin pullout truck/trailer ladder part nos. De1903-a and de1905-a. The cross bar that supports the step fails when welds that attach it to the square tube side supports fail.
Safety risk
The support bar will fail to adequately support the step and an individual can fall from the ladder possibly resulting in personal injury.
Remedy
Bustin will replace any defect ladder free of charge. They have also developed a bolt-on support "the u-bolt" for field reinforcement of the ladder.
Notes
Notification to the original equipment manufacturers began january 20, 2000, with instruction to contact their customers who should inspect the ladders for weld cracks.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 bustin at 1-800-933-5166 ext. 104. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V177001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Trailmobile Refrigerated van | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.