| Make : MORGAN TRAILER | Model : TRUCK CHASSIS | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980327 - 19980409 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V082000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980515 | Date Received by ODI: 19980421 | Date Added to Database: 19980428 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MORGAN TRAILER MANUFACTURING | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MORGAN TRAILER MANUFACTURING | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 62 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK BODIES BUILT FOR PENSKE ON THEIR TRUCK CHASSIS. THE HOLES PUNCHED ON THE REAR FRAME POST TO ACCOMMODATE THE GRAB HANDLE INSTALLATION WERE TOO LARGE FOR THE ATTACHMENT HARDWARE, RESULTING IN LOOSE-FITTING HANDLES. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD A HANDLE DETACH FROM THE TRUCK BODY WHILE AN OPERATOR IS RELAYING ON THE HANDLE FOR SUPPORT, THE OPERATOR COULD FALL AND SUFFER INJURY. |
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Remedy:
MORGAN TRAILER IS SUPPLYING PENSKE WITH THE REPAIR KITS NECESSARY FOR THIS RECALL. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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