TREMCAR 2013 TREMCAR 406 B-TRAIN PUP Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 TREMCAR 406 B-TRAIN PUP
Brand
TREMCAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Tremcar is recalling certain 2013 TREMCAR 406 B-TRAIN PUP vehicles due to structure issues. These rear impact guards may not adequately reduce the possibility of a car traveling under the trailer in the event of a crash, increasing the risk o.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Tremcar is recalling certain 2008-2017 Hutchinson and Tremcar 406 B-train Pups, 2012-2017 Hutchinson and Tremcar 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailers, 2015-2017 Tremcar 406 3 Axle Semi-Trailers, and 2013 Tremcar 406 Quad Wagon vehicles. The rear impact guards on these vehicles were manufactured with aluminum alloy of insufficient strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 223, "Rear Impact Guards."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
These rear impact guards may not adequately reduce the possibility of a car traveling under the trailer in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the car driver.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Tremcar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear impact guards, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2017. Owners may contact Tremcar customer service at 1-800-363-2158.
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