| Make : FRUEHAUF | Model : RC3 | Year : 1976 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V060000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19770428 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 20 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CHAIN ANCHOR ASSEMBLY, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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