NHTSA Recall 16V286000: Bumpers (structure) and structure
Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 360 vehicles. It affects 1998–2016 Great Lakes Drywall Pup.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V286000 |
|---|---|
| Components | STRUCTURE › BODY › BUMPERS; STRUCTURE |
| Report received | May 11, 2016 |
| Owner notification | June 29, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Great Lakes Manufacturing Inc. (Great Lakes) is recalling certain model year 1998-2016 Drywall Pup trailers manufactured January 1, 1998, to April 29, 2016. The rear impact guards on the affected trailers do not extend within 4" of the side of the vehicle. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
Safety risk
If the rear impact guards to not stretch the required length, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Great Lakes will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit a new rear impact guard, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2016. Owners may contact Great Lakes customer service at 1-920-842-2012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V286000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Great Lakes Drywall Pup | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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.