Hafendorfer Machine, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04E044000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E044000 by Hafendorfer Machine, Inc.. Includes 1,362 affected units, HAFENDORFER/TAILGATE ASSIST LIFTING DEVICE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain tailgate assist lifting devices manufactured january 1 and march/april 2004. the crimping machine may have malfunctioned on random units during production and not properly crimped some of the compression sleeves which holds the cables together. while in use, the cable loop can become uncrimped, releasing the cable's tension, causing the cable to come loose and trailer tailgate to fall.

Corrective Action

Hafendorfer will provide new spring/cable assemblies and instructions to customers free of charge. owner notification began june 28, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hafendorfer machine, inc. At 1-888-244-3669 ext. 15.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E044000

Manufacturer: Hafendorfer Machine, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-06-18T00:00:00

Subject: Hafendorfer/tailgate assist lifting device

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1,362

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain tailgate assist lifting devices manufactured january 1 and march/april 2004. the crimping machine may have malfunctioned on random units during production and not properly crimped some of the compression sleeves which holds the cables together. while in use, the cable loop can become uncrimped, releasing the cable's tension, causing the cable to come loose and trailer tailgate to fall.

Consequence Summary: It is possible that while the cable becomes loose, it can snap back and possibly hit the person standing near it and/or the trailer tailgate can drop on someone, possibly causing serious injuries.

Corrective Action: Hafendorfer will provide new spring/cable assemblies and instructions to customers free of charge. owner notification began june 28, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hafendorfer machine, inc. At 1-888-244-3669 ext. 15.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wugc_nt54-h7rj

NHTSA ID: 04E044000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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