NHTSA Recall 09V079000: Labels (equipment)
LONG CHIH INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 53,788 vehicles. It affects 27 models including the Long Chi LCI-850TA.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V079000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | March 11, 2009 |
| Owner notification | July 14, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain model year 2005-2008 long chih trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims" in that they are missing a tire placard label. Also, the gvwr on the certification label on some of the trailers is incorrect. Finally, the gvwr and gawr must be stated in pounds.
Safety risk
The missing and incorrect information could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Corrected labels will be mailed to consumers with instruction to properly affix to trailer. Also, accurate consumer information will be provided. The recall began on july 14, 2009. Owners may contact long chih at 886-2-29068666.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V079000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Long Chi LCI-850TA | 2006 |
| Long Chi LCI-851T | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Long Chi LCI-851TA | 2008 |
| Long Chi LCI-851TAX | 2005 |
| Long Chih LCI-240TA5 | 2008 |
| Long Chih LCI-248TE | 2008 |
| Long Chih LCI-745TC | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Long Chih LCI-746TE | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Long Chih LCI-748TC | 2008 |
| Long Chih LCI-749TC | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Long Chih LCI-749TE | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Long Chih LCI-830T | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Long Chih LCI-830TA | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Long Chih LCI-832T | 2005, 2006 |
| Long Chih LCI-832TA | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Long Chih LCI-850T | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Long Chih LCI-850TA | 2005 |
| Long Chih LCI-851T | 2005 |
| Long Chih LCI-851TAX | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Long Chih LCI-852T | 2005, 2006 |
| Long Chih LCI-880P | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Long Chih LCI-881G | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Long Chih LCI-881PA | 2008 |
| Long Chih LCI-882G | 2005, 2006 |
| Long Chih LCI-890T | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Long Chih LCI-958TC | 2008 |
| Long Chih LCI-958TR | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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.