FRUEHAUF 2018 FRUEHAUF FRUEHAUF Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 FRUEHAUF FRUEHAUF
Brand
FRUEHAUF
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Fruehauf de Mexico SA de CV is recalling certain 2018 FRUEHAUF FRUEHAUF vehicles due to structure:body:bumpers issues. 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)..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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).
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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).
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026