Reading Truck Group Llc | NHTSA Recall #04E067000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E067000 by Reading Truck Group Llc. Includes 19,100 affected units, READING/TAILGATE CABLE BREAKS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain galvanized tailgate cables for use on heavy trucks p/n 14600301 and 14600341. water gets trapped in the covering around the steel cable, eventually corroding it. during use, the cable(s) can break, allowing the tailgate to drop down.

Corrective Action

Reading will notify its customer and replace the tailgate cables with stainless steel cables. the recall began on december 13, 2004. 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact reading at 610-775-3301.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E067000

Manufacturer: Reading Truck Group Llc

Report Received Date: 2004-09-08T00:00:00

Subject: Reading/tailgate cable breaks

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 19,100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain galvanized tailgate cables for use on heavy trucks p/n 14600301 and 14600341. water gets trapped in the covering around the steel cable, eventually corroding it. during use, the cable(s) can break, allowing the tailgate to drop down.

Consequence Summary: Should the tailgate drop down, it could cause injuries to the user.

Corrective Action: Reading will notify its customer and replace the tailgate cables with stainless steel cables. the recall began on december 13, 2004. 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact reading at 610-775-3301.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cw5h-kecs-b2gn

NHTSA ID: 04E067000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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