NHTSA Recall 05V097000: Bumpers (structure)
TARASPORT TRAILERS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Tarasport Drop Deck.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V097000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › BUMPERS |
| Report received | March 11, 2005 |
| Owner notification | March 28, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain drop and straight deck trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 223, 'rear impact guards.' the guard has a vertical height of 63.5mm (2 1/2 inches) and should be at least 100mm (4 inches).
Safety risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
Tarasport will install a 100mm rear horizontal member to the trailers free of charge. The recall began on march 28, 2005. Owners may contact tarasport at 1-423-337-4660 or through their website at www.tarasport.com.
Notes
Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V097000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tarasport Drop Deck | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Tarasport Straight Deck | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
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.