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NHTSARecalled Apr 28, 1977 · #77V060000

STRUCTURE:TAILGATE ASSEMBLY:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE RAILIFT LIFT GATES INCORPORATE A CHAIN ANCHOR ASSEMBLY THAT HAS THE BOLT HOLE DRILLED TOO CLOSE TO THE OUTER EDGE. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE BOLT HOLDING THE LIFT GATE CHAIN, WHICH IN TURN HOLDS THE LIFT GATE IN THE PROPER POSITION, COULD PULL THROUGH THE ANCHOR ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING THE LIFT GATE TO DROP.

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:TAILGATE ASSEMBLY:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CHAIN ANCHOR ASSEMBLY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

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