Waltco Truck Equipment Co | NHTSA Recall #93E015000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93E015000 by Waltco Truck Equipment Co. Includes 54 affected units, STRUCTURE:TAILGATE ASSEMBLY, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The liftgate pulley assembly can contact a support gusset in its normal movement and this interference may stress the cylinder rod, causing a fatigue failure at the rod pin hole.

Corrective Action

Correction and repair will be made depending on the nature and extent of problems observed in each armored car installation.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93E015000

Manufacturer: Waltco Truck Equipment Co

Report Received Date: 1993-05-04T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:tailgate assembly

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 54

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The liftgate pulley assembly can contact a support gusset in its normal movement and this interference may stress the cylinder rod, causing a fatigue failure at the rod pin hole.

Consequence Summary: Fatigue fractures at the rod pin hole could cause failureof the liftgate assembly in the up position, resulting in an unexpected loweringof the liftgate, which could injure anyone in the path of the liftgate.

Corrective Action: Correction and repair will be made depending on the nature and extent of problems observed in each armored car installation.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-jicf.2fhw.6gws

NHTSA ID: 93E015000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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