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Campaign 17V680 Posted October 26, 2017 223 units

2008-2017 Hutchinson 406 Recall 17V680: Rear Guard

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Published May 25, 2026

Recall 17V680 affects 223 2008-2017 Hutchinson 406 trailers for weak rear impact guards. Repair is free at any franchised Hutchinson dealer.

Hutchinson is recalling 223 2008-2017 406 B-Train Pup, 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer, and related 406 trailers because the rear impact guards were made with aluminum alloy that is not strong enough. In a crash, the guard can fail to reduce underride risk for a car behind the trailer, which increases injury risk for that driver, and Hutchinson dealers will complete the free repair.

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What's wrong?

The rear impact guard on affected 2008-2017 Hutchinson 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer, 406 B-Train Pup, 406 Quad Wagon, and 406 3 Axle Semi-Trailer models is the metal structure mounted low across the back of the trailer. Its job is to meet the strength requirements for a rear impact guard and help manage contact from behind in a crash.

On these trailers, the guard was built with aluminum alloy that was not strong enough for the required design. The wrong material was 6063-T5 aluminum instead of 6061-T6. That material difference means the guard does not meet the federal rear impact guard standard, so the trailer is out of compliance even if the guard looks normal during everyday use.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver is unlikely to feel a change from the cab because the issue is the strength of the guard itself, not how the trailer brakes, steers, or tracks.

Who's affected?

Spans four trailer configurations across the 2008-2017 model years, all tied to the body or structural component.

2012 Hutchinson 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer body or structural component
2017 Hutchinson 406 B-Train Pup body or structural component
2015 Hutchinson 406 B-Train Pup body or structural component
2013 Hutchinson 406 B-Train Pup body or structural component
2017 Tremcar 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer body or structural component
Units affected223
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.

What's the safety risk?

Rear impact guards on included trailers do not give the intended underride protection in a crash. If a car travels under the trailer, the car driver faces a higher injury risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the guard replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Hutchinson dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2017 Hutchinson 406 trailer is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Hutchinson dealer to schedule the free rear impact guard replacement that restores the required underride protection.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Hutchinson has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V680 when you call.
  4. Keep the trailer out of service until the rear impact guards are replaced if you cannot confirm the repair has been completed.
  5. Call Hutchinson customer service at 1-800-363-2158 with questions about scheduling or recall coverage.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Hutchinson technician replaces the rear impact guards with guards that meet the required strength standard for this trailer recall. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Tremcar has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for this repair before the recall notice. Keep repair invoices and payment documentation, then contact Tremcar customer service at 1-800-363-2158 to ask how to submit the claim.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

October 26, 2017 NHTSA published the recall
October 30, 2017 Dealer notification began
October 30, 2017 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
October 31, 2017 Owner notification mailed
November 30, 2017 Dealer notification ended

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 17V680?

Recall 17V680 covers 223 2008-2017 Hutchinson 406 trailers with rear impact guards made from aluminum alloy that lacks the required strength. The guards fail FMVSS 223, Rear Impact Guards. Dealers will replace the rear impact guards free of charge.

What should I do if my 2008-2017 Hutchinson 406 2 Axle Semi-Trailer, 406 B-Train Pup, 406 Quad Wagon, or 406 3 Axle Semi-Trailer is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V680. If it is, contact a franchised Hutchinson dealer to schedule the rear impact guard replacement. Reference recall number 17V680 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy for recall 17V680 is a free rear impact guard replacement through the dealer. Hutchinson owners can also call customer service at 1-800-363-2158.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is under-ride protection in a crash. Because the rear impact guards were built with aluminum alloy of insufficient strength, they do not meet the federal rear impact guard standard. That increases injury risk for the driver of a car that strikes the rear of the trailer.

When were owners notified about recall 17V680?

Owner notifications began on October 31, 2017. If you own one of these trailers and never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included, then call a franchised Hutchinson dealer or customer service at 1-800-363-2158.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V680000
Hutchinson customer service1-800-363-2158
NHTSA recall #17V680
NHTSA recall # (full)17V680000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →