Recall 23V585 affects 75 2023 Polar Tank Trailer SCX9 trailers missing rear impact guard certification plates. Corrected labels are free at any franchised Polar dealer.
Polar is recalling 75 2023 Tank Trailer SCX9 trailers because the rear impact guard certification plate is missing. Without that plate, the guard can be missed in a later safety recall, leaving a safety issue unrepaired and increasing crash or injury risk; Polar dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rear impact guard on a 2023 Polar Tank Trailer SCX9 is the structure at the back of the trailer that helps keep a smaller vehicle from sliding underneath in a rear impact. The RIG certification decal is the label that shows the guard was manufactured and certified for the rear impact guard rules. The label does not absorb the impact; the guard does that job.
In recall 23V585, affected trailers left production without that certification decal. Polar traced the omission to a design deviation from normal production on custom trailers with a customer specific axle location. The missing decal creates a compliance problem because inspectors, dealers, and owners do not have the required certification plate on the trailer.
There is no warning sign before failure, because this recall is about a missing certification decal rather than a part that gives a driver symptom. The missing certification label is the only stated difference from the normal component.
Who's affected?
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer SCX9 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 75 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
Not every 2023 Polar Tank Trailer SCX9 trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Missing rear impact guard plates make it harder to identify the guard during a later safety recall. That can leave a safety issue unrepaired and increase the risk of a crash or injury. Schedule the corrected certification label repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Polar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Polar Tank Trailer SCX9 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Polar dealer to schedule the free corrected certification label for the rear impact guard.
- Call Polar customer service at 1-320-746-2255 with questions and reference recall number 23V585.
- Bring the recall notice if Polar mailed one, or bring your trailer registration so the dealer can match the VIN.
- Install the corrected label before the trailer returns to regular service so the rear impact guard can be identified during future safety work.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Polar technician checks the rear impact guard certification information and adds the corrected certification labels supplied for this recall. The label correction is free under the recall. Polar has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related certification label repair. If you have prior repair paperwork, ask Polar customer service or the service desk how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 16, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 30, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| August 30, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| September 28, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 29, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V585?
Recall 23V585 covers 75 2023 Polar Tank Trailer SCX9 trailers built without a rear impact guard certification plate. Without that plate, a rear impact guard can be missed during a safety recall. Entrans will provide corrected certification labels for free.
What should I do if my 2023 Polar Tank Trailer SCX9 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 23V585. If it is, contact a franchised Polar dealer or Entrans customer service at 1-320-746-2255 to get the corrected certification label. Reference recall number 23V585 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost. Entrans will provide the corrected rear impact guard certification label free of charge, and the only affected dealer was notified on September 28, 2023.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that a rear impact guard without the correct certification plate can be missed during a later safety recall. That can leave a safety issue unrepaired, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The remedy is a corrected certification label.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V585000 |
|---|---|
| Polar customer service | 1-320-746-2255 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V585 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V585000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →