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Fruehauf recall 3AW (WMI)

Fruehauf calls it 3AW (WMI). NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V564000 on Sep 18, 2020: structure on the 2018–2019 Fruehauf Fruehauf, 70 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
20V5640002018–2019 Fruehauf FruehaufStructureSep 18, 202070high
Problem Fruehauf De Mexico SA DE CV (Fruehauf) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FB 53 68,000 lbs GVWR trailers. A bumper reinforcement gusset was mistakenly omitted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 223, "Rear Impact Guards" and 224, "Rear Impact Protection." Risk If the gusset is missing, a passenger car may go under the trailer during a rear impact crash, increasing the risk of injury to passenger(s). Fix Fruehauf will notify owners, and dealers will install the bumper gusset, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2021. Owners may contact Fruehauf customer service at 52-55-5898-7800 (International). Fruehauf's number for this recall is 3AW (WMI).

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V564000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 3AW (WMI) is the number Fruehauf assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 20V564000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 3AW (WMI) the same recall as 20V564000?

Yes. 3AW (WMI) is Fruehauf’s own number for it; 20V564000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 3AW (WMI) cover?

2018–2019 Fruehauf Fruehauf, 70 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 3AW (WMI) repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.