Long Chih Trailer Recalls

March 22, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     LONG CHI / LCI-850TA     2006
     LONG CHI / LCI-851T     2006-2008
     LONG CHI / LCI-851TA     2008
     LONG CHI / LCI-851TAX     2005
     LONG CHIH / LCI-240TA5     2008
     LONG CHIH / LCI-248TE     2008
     LONG CHIH / LCI-745TC     2005-2008
     LONG CHIH / LCI-746TE     2006-2008
     LONG CHIH / LCI-748TC     2008
     LONG CHIH / LCI-749TC     2005-2008
     LONG CHIH / LCI-749TE     2005-2008
     LONG CHIH / LCI-830T     2005-2008
     LONG CHIH / LCI-830TA     2005-2008
     LONG CHIH / LCI-832T     2005-2006
     LONG CHIH / LCI-832TA     2005-2008
     LONG CHIH / LCI-850T     2005-2008
     LONG CHIH / LCI-850TA     2005
     LONG CHIH / LCI-851T     2005
     LONG CHIH / LCI-851TAX     2006-2008
     LONG CHIH / LCI-852T     2005-2006
     LONG CHIH / LCI-880P     2005-2008
     LONG CHIH / LCI-881G     2005-2007
     LONG CHIH / LCI-881PA     2008
     LONG CHIH / LCI-882G     2005-2006
     LONG CHIH / LCI-890T     2006-2008
     LONG CHIH / LCI-958TC     2008
     LONG CHIH / LCI-958TR     2005-2008
Manufacturer: LONG CHIH INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD Mfr’s Report Date: MAR 04, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V079000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 53788
Summary: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 LONG CHIH TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS” IN THAT THEY ARE MISSING A TIRE PLACARD LABEL. ALSO, THE GVWR ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON SOME OF THE TRAILERS IS INCORRECT. FINALLY, THE GVWR AND GAWR MUST BE STATED IN POUNDS.
Consequence: THE MISSING AND INCORRECT INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: CORRECTED LABELS WILL BE MAILED TO CONSUMERS WITH INSTRUCTION TO PROPERLY AFFIX TO TRAILER. ALSO, ACCURATE CONSUMER INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE.
Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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Comments

2 Responses to “Long Chih Trailer Recalls”

  1. Clyde Nichols on April 27th, 2009 5:09 pm

    I have just purchased a used 2003 Long Chih Trailer, series LCI-851TAX , the Vehicle Identification Number is, LCAUS08173T287088 . I bought it from a John D. Condaluci in the U.S.A. and I am taking it to Canada where I live . The Registrar of Imported Vehicles in Canada require a Recall Clearance letter, they need conformation if any recalls are on this trailer . Would you please advise me as to how I may get this letter .
    Regards,
    Clyde.

  2. Mitchell Gibson on September 29th, 2010 3:06 pm

    How could I find who a trailer was sent to if I have the Data plate from Long Chih?

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