Vehicle recall 11V454000 · September 1, 2011

2004-2011 Aultimate Rear Bumpers

Additionally, the projected vertical height of the rear bumper is less than 100MM.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Aulick manufacturing is recalling certain aultimate agricultural trailers manufactured from February 5, 2004, through July 1, 2011, for a rear bumper that fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 224, "rear impact protection" and federal motor vehicle safety standard number 223 "rear impact guards." the bottom of the bumper exceeds the maximum allowable height from the ground, which limits the underride protection. Additionally, the projected vertical height of the rear bumper is less than 100MM.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, a passenger vehicle's bumper may travel under the trailer's bumper. Without the protection that the bumper affords, the injuries to the passengers in the vehicle may be increased. In addition, the impact load distribution may be decreased in the event of a crash due to noncompliant vertical height.
Remedy: Aulick will replace the rear bumper with one that has the correct placement and is compliant height. The recall began on November 11, 2011. Owners may contact aulick at 1-308-632-6197.
Notes: Customers may 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 11V454000
Reported to NHTSA: September 1, 2011
Filed by: AULICK MANUFACTURING, INC.
Owner notification: November 11, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 642
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Structure › Body › Bumpers

Recall 11V454000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Aultimate Rear Bumpers (2004-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

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