NHTSA Recall 00V399000: Labels (equipment)
XL SPECIALIZED TRAILERS, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 421 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the XL Bsd.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V399000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | November 29, 2000 |
| Owner notification | February 5, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V399000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| XL Bsd | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| XL Fd | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| XL Fde | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| XL Lsd | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| XL Sd | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| XL Sde | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| XL Sds | 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.