Fruehauf Fruehauf, model years 2018 to 2019. Filed by Fruehauf de Mexico SA de CV and reported to NHTSA on 18 September 2020. 70 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says 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 …
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 20V564 cover?
- Fruehauf Fruehauf, model years 2018-2019.
- What is wrong with them?
- 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.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- 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).
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. 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).
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
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What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “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).”
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in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 20V564 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Fruehauf de Mexico SA de CV |
| System at fault | Structure:Body:Bumpers |
| Reported to NHTSA | 18 September 2020 |
| Model years | 2018-2019 |
| Vehicles named | FRUEHAUF FRUEHAUF |
What the notice says today
The consequence
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).
The 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).
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CarsMultiverse, recall 20V564, wording as read on 16 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/20v564/
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