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NHTSA Recall 01V243000: Bumpers (structure)

BRENNER TANK, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16 vehicles. It affects 1999–2001 Brenner Tank Trailer.

16
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2001
owners notified (August 30)
NHTSA campaign01V243000
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › BUMPERS
Report receivedJuly 17, 2001
Owner notificationAugust 30, 2001
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance

Defect

Vehicle description: tank trailers. These trailers fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 223, "rear impact guards." the rear guards have been found to sustain 4.6 percent less load than prescribed in the applicable regulations.

Safety risk

This does not meet the standard requirements.

Remedy

The lower rear area of the subject bumpers will be reinforced to withstand the set regulatory load. Owner notification began august 30, 2001. 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 brenner at 1-800-558-9750.

Notes

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 01V243000

Make and modelModel years
Brenner Tank Trailer1999, 2000, 2001

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.