NHTSA Recall 20V564000: Bumpers (structure)
Fruehauf de Mexico SA de CV reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 70 vehicles. It affects 2018–2019 Fruehauf Fruehauf.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V564000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 3AW (WMI) |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › BUMPERS |
| Report received | September 18, 2020 |
| Owner notification | January 10, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Fruehauf De Mexico SA DE CV (Fruehauf) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FB 53 68,000 lbs GVWR trailers. A bumper reinforcement gusset was mistakenly omitted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 223, "Rear Impact Guards" and 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
Safety risk
If the gusset is missing, a passenger car may go under the trailer during a rear impact crash, increasing the risk of injury to passenger(s).
Remedy
Fruehauf will notify owners, and dealers will install the bumper gusset, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2021. Owners may contact Fruehauf customer service at 52-55-5898-7800 (International). Fruehauf's number for this recall is 3AW (WMI).
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 20V564000
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.