NHTSA Recall 11V454000: Bumpers (structure)
AULICK MANUFACTURING, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 642 vehicles. It affects 2004–2011 Aultimate Rear Bumpers.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V454000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › BUMPERS |
| Report received | September 1, 2011 |
| Owner notification | November 11, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Aulick manufacturing is recalling certain aultimate agricultural trailers manufactured from february 5, 2004, through july 1, 2011, for a rear bumper that fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 224, "rear impact protection" and federal motor vehicle safety standard number 223 "rear impact guards." the bottom of the bumper exceeds the maximum allowable height from the ground, which limits the underride protection. Additionally, the projected vertical height of the rear bumper is less than 100mm.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, a passenger vehicle's bumper may travel under the trailer's bumper. Without the protection that the bumper affords, the injuries to the passengers in the vehicle may be increased. In addition, the impact load distribution may be decreased in the event of a crash due to noncompliant vertical height.
Remedy
Aulick will replace the rear bumper with one that has the correct placement and is compliant height. The recall began on november 11, 2011. Owners may contact aulick at 1-308-632-6197.
Notes
Customers may 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 11V454000
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.