Reading Truck Group Llc | NHTSA Recall #18E021000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18E021000 by Reading Truck Group Llc. Affecting 78 inch, 82 inch, 98 inch, 108 inch and 132 inch standard production single and dual wheel panel bodies Includes 12,028 affected units, Truck Panel Body may Crack at Bottom Flange, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels78 inch, 82 inch, 98 inch, 108 inch and 132 inch standard production single and dual wheel panel bodies
Defect Summary
Reading truck body, llc. (reading) is recalling certain 78 inch, 82 inch, 98 inch, 108 inch and 132 inch standard production single and dual wheel panel bodies. the bottom flange of the rear cross member may crack where the truck body sits on the chassis frame, potentially damaging the turn signal wiring.
Corrective Action
Reading will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the panel body for cracks, and either install reinforcement brackets, or replace the truck body, free of charge. the recall began on june 1, 2018. owners may contact reading customer service at 1-800-458-2226.