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NHTSARecalled Nov 24, 2008 · #08V604000

FLANGE FAILURES

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

REINKE IS RECALLING 10 MY 2003-2004 INTERMODAL TANK CHASSIS FRAMES. ON CERTAIN CHASSIS FRAMES, THE LOWER FLANGE(S) OF THE FRAME CAN DEVELOP A SMALL FATIGUE CRACK IN FRONT OF OR BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION HANGER. THESE SMALL CRACKS CAN, IN SOME CASES, FURTHER DEVELOP WHEREBY IN CERTAIN APPLICATIONS THE LOWER FLANGE(S) MAY FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Product details

Product
FLANGE FAILURES
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REINKE WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE CHASSIS FRAME FLANGE(S) FREE OF CHARGE AT A DESIGNATED REPAIR FACILITY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT REINKE AT 1-877-762-1001.

View the official CPSC notice