Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V332000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V332000 by Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.. Includes 548 affected units, ALUMINUM TOOLBOX BRACKET, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain combination steel/aluminum flatbed, dropdeck, and aluminum flatbed trailers equipped with mounted toolboxes, each toolbox is attached to the trailer with a mounting system that includes two aluminum brackets which may have developed fatigue cracks along the bend radius lines. small cracks may further develop based on trailer usage. the bracket may break causing the toolbox to separate from the trailer.

Corrective Action

Owners of affected trailers will need to find a certified welder to have the remedy performed. reinke is providing the aluminum gussets along with detailed instructions for the welder. if owners of affected trailers are not able to locate a certified welder, reinke will assist in locating one. the recall began on august 1, 2005. owners may contact reinke at 1-877-762-1001.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V332000

Manufacturer: Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.

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

Subject: Aluminum toolbox bracket

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 548

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain combination steel/aluminum flatbed, dropdeck, and aluminum flatbed trailers equipped with mounted toolboxes, each toolbox is attached to the trailer with a mounting system that includes two aluminum brackets which may have developed fatigue cracks along the bend radius lines. small cracks may further develop based on trailer usage. the bracket 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.

Corrective Action: Owners of affected trailers will need to find a certified welder to have the remedy performed. reinke is providing the aluminum gussets along with detailed instructions for the welder. if owners of affected trailers are not able to locate a certified welder, reinke will assist in locating one. the recall began on august 1, 2005. owners may contact reinke at 1-877-762-1001.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fqfd~2qb4~eejt

NHTSA ID: 05V332000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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