The defect
Tremcar is recalling certain 2018-2020 406 and 707 semi-trailers. The washers used for mounting the brake actuators may fracture, allowing the actuators to loosen, potentially reducing the braking ability.
The risk
A reduction in the braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Tremcar will notify owners, and TSE Brakes will provide replacement brake actuator mounting washers and nuts, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tremcar customer service at 1-800-363-2158.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tremcar 406 Semi-Trailer | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Tremcar 407 Semi-Trailer | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tremcar 406 Semi-Trailer | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremcar 406 Semi-Trailer | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremcar 406 Semi-Trailer | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremcar 407 Semi-Trailer | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremcar 407 Semi-Trailer | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremcar 407 Semi-Trailer | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
Other service brakes recalls in 2020
14 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the service brakes; Tremcar filed 3 campaigns in all.
| 20V588000 24 Sept 2020 | General Motors LLC |
| 20V476000 13 Aug 2020 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 20V469000 10 Aug 2020 | Ford Motor Company |
| 20V454000 4 Aug 2020 | Indian Motorcycle Company |
| 20V435000 28 Jul 2020 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 20V323000 4 Jun 2020 | Braun Ambulances |
| 20V313000 28 May 2020 | Frazer |
| 20V291000 20 May 2020 | Halcore Group, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020