Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V186000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V186000 by Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.. Includes 6 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

Reinke will locate a certified welder for owners of the affected trailers to have the remedy performed. Reinke is providing the aluminum gussets along with detailed instructions for the welder. The recall began on june 22, 2006. Owners may contact reinke at 1-877-762-1001.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V186000

Manufacturer: Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-05-30T00:00:00

Subject: Aluminum toolbox bracket

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 6

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: Reinke will locate a certified welder for owners of the affected trailers to have the remedy performed. Reinke is providing the aluminum gussets along with detailed instructions for the welder. The recall began on june 22, 2006. 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-umue-v52s-72ka

NHTSA ID: 06V186000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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