Knapheide Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #08V344000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V344000 by Knapheide Manufacturing Company. Includes 108 affected units, BUMPER/HITCH, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. there may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.

Corrective Action

Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. the recall began on august 15, 2008. owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V344000
Manufacturer: Knapheide Manufacturing Company
Report Received Date: 2008-07-28T00:00:00
Subject: Bumper/hitch
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 108

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. there may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.
Consequence Summary: This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. the recall began on august 15, 2008. owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V344000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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