Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05E048000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05E048000 by Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.. Includes 194 affected units, ALUMINUM TOOLBOX BRACKET BREAKS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain reinke aluminum toolbox brackets, p/nos. 223021 and 223022, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on reinke trailers. during manufacture, the bend radius of the brackets was too small resulting in brackets with greatly reduced fatigue life. small cracks may develop along the bend radius lines of the brackets if installed as part of the toolbox mounting system. the cracks may further develop and the brackets may break causing the toolbox to separate from the trailer.

Corrective Action

Reinke will notify its affected customers and reinforce the brackets with aluminum gussets that will be welded on each side of each bracket free of charge. the recall began july 28, 2005. owners may contact reinke toll-free at 877-762-1001.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05E048000

Manufacturer: Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-07-27T00:00:00

Subject: Aluminum toolbox bracket breaks

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 194

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain reinke aluminum toolbox brackets, p/nos. 223021 and 223022, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on reinke trailers. during manufacture, the bend radius of the brackets was too small resulting in brackets with greatly reduced fatigue life. small cracks may develop along the bend radius lines of the brackets if installed as part of the toolbox mounting system. the cracks may further develop and the brackets may break causing the toolbox to separate from the trailer.

Consequence Summary: If the toolbox separates from the trailer while the trailer is in motion, vehicles on the road are at risk of collision with the toolbox and its contents and a vehicle crash could occur without warning.

Corrective Action: Reinke will notify its affected customers and reinforce the brackets with aluminum gussets that will be welded on each side of each bracket free of charge. the recall began july 28, 2005. owners may contact reinke toll-free at 877-762-1001.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 05E048000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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