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August 30, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V603000
Pinch Point Between Tie-Down Straps and Deck Latch
Interference between the deck tilt latch and the tie-down straps can cause a pinch point, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V603
Manufacturer Interstate Group, LLC
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 263
Summary
Interstate Group LLC (Interstate) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ITLT716SA2 trailers. The steel tie-down flat straps could interfere with the operation of the trailer deck tilt latch when the trailer load is unevenly distributed.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the steel tie-down flat straps and add a handle stop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were September 6, 2023. Owners may contact Interstate customer service at 1-877-850-7587.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This notice applies to your vehicle, 7 x 16 Single Axle Tilt trailer, VIN «VIN»
September 6, 2023
RE: Safety Recall 23V603 – Potential Injury Via Tilt Latch Interference
Dear 2023 Interstate Tilt Trailer, Model ITLT716SA2 Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
What is the Concern?
Interstate Group, LLC dba TrailersPlus has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in our certain 2022-2023 Model ITLT716SA2 7 x 16 Single Axle Tilt 7k trailers.
The 2” steel flat strap tie off point that can interfere with the safe operation of the trailer deck tilt latch. The deck can spring up when the operator opens the gate latch causing a potential pinch point that can cause injury to the operator. An example of the subject issue is shown below:
To reduce the chance the condition will occur before the issue is remedied, the operator should:
- Ensure weight is evenly distributed on the moveable portion of the trailer prior to releasing the latching mechanism; and
- Keep hands, fingers, and other objects well away from the flat strap tie off point when releasing the latching mechanism.
What Will TrailersPlus do?
We will remove the tie down flat straps from the front stake pockets of the tilt deck to ensure that it does not interfere with the operation of the deck latch and add a handle stop. The completed repair will look as follows:
What should you do?
To remedy this issue, please make an appointment at your local TrailersPlus location for a repair at no cost to you.
How long will it take?
We estimate that this repair will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
What should you do if you have further questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, or if you no longer own this vehicle, please contact your local TrailersPlus location or the TrailersPlus Customer Service Center 1-877-850-7587.
If you are having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable time or without charge, you may write to:
Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington DC 20590
Or you may call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://safecar.gov to submit a complaint electronically.
Thank you again for selecting TrailersPlus. Our customers are very important to us. We recognize this service visit may be an inconvenience to you, and we will strive to minimize any inconvenience caused by this issue.
Sincerely,
Michael Snow
CEO
Chronology :
Interstate Group was notified by a customer on or about August 23, 2023, of an injury that occurred when unloading an unbalanced load and her finger became trapped between a latch and tie down point.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
INTERSTATE | ITLT716A2 | 2023 |
4 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
Part 577 Owner Notification Envelope
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V603-7555.PDF 213.739KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-23V603-0929.pdf 18030.623KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-603 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Interstate Group LLC Submission Date : AUG 30, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-603 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Interstate Group LLC Address : 3800 Airport Road Nampa ID 83687 Company phone : 2084427624 Population : Number of potentially involved : 263 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 Interstate ITLT716SA2 Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Interstate Group has sold 206 of the model 2023 ITLT716SA2 trailers. An additional 57 trailers are located on our retail lots and will not be sold until this issue is corrected. On Friday, August 25, 2023, a customer reported an injury to her finger that resulted from her finger becoming trapped between a latch and tie down point on our model ITLT716SA2 tilt deck trailer. While this injury should not occur when the trailer is properly loaded, in an abundance of caution, we intend to issue a safety recall to retrofit the tie down points on the subject trailers to eliminate the potential pinch point at the latching mechanism. This is the only model of trailer that has the subject configuration of latch and tie down points, and no other similar issues have been reported regarding this type of trailer. Production Dates : JAN 01, 2022 – AUG 25, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The ITLT716SA2 trailer was built with a 2” steel flat strap tie off point that can interfere with the safe operation of the trailer deck tilt latch when the trailer load is not evenly distributed. In certain load situations with rear weight, the deck can spring up when the operator opens the gate latch causing a potential pinch point that can cause injury to the operator. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-603 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Safety Risk : When the trailer deck tilt latch is unlatched when the trailer’s load is unbalanced, leading to rear weight, a pinch point can occur. Description of the Cause : When a customer fails to property balance the load on the tilt deck by allowing too much rear weight, the trailer deck tilt tach can spring up when the latch is released. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Interstate Group / TrailersPlus Address : 3800 Airport Road Nampa Idaho 83687 Country : United States Chronology : Interstate Group was notified by a customer on or about August 23, 2023, of an injury that occurred when unloading an unbalanced load and her finger became trapped between a latch and tie down point. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The repair will include removing the tie down flat straps from the front stake pockets of the tilt deck to ensure that it does not interfere with the operation of the deck latch and adding a handle stop. The completed repair will take approximately 30 minutes. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-603 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Going forward, the model ITLT716SA2 will be produced in the manner described in the remedy. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : We intend to issue recall notices on September 6, 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 06, 2023 – SEP 06, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : SEP 06, 2023 – SEP 06, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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