What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019448
- Recall date
- 6 September 2019
- Make
- Alutrec
- Models
- Flatbed Trailer
- Model years
- 2007 to 2019
- Vehicle class
- Heavy Trailer
- System
- Structure
- Raised as
- Compliance Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 808
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnCertain trailers were built with a rear impact guard that does not meet the minimum load requirements of Canadian regulations.rnrnSafety Risk:rnThis could increase the risk of injury to the occupants of a vehicle that impacts the rear-end of the trailer. rnrnCorrective Actions:rnThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their trailers to an Alutrec-approved service center to inspect the rear impact guard. Reinforcements will be added to the rear impact guard as needed, at no cost to the owner.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019448.