Make : TRAILMOBILE | Model : REFRIGERATED VAN | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V177001 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20000717 | Date Added to Database: 20000824 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRAILMOBILE INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRAILMOBILE CANADA LIMITED | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: OTHER | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 739 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REFRIGERATED VANS WITH BUSTIN PULLOUT TRUCK/TRAILER LADDER PART NOS. DE1903-A AND DE1905-A. THE CROSS BAR THAT SUPPORTS THE STEP FAILS WHEN WELDS THAT ATTACH IT TO THE SQUARE TUBE SIDE SUPPORTS FAIL. |
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Consequence:
THE SUPPORT BAR WILL FAIL TO ADEQUATELY SUPPORT THE STEP AND AN INDIVIDUAL CAN FALL FROM THE LADDER POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
BUSTIN WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECT LADDER FREE OF CHARGE. THEY HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED A BOLT-ON SUPPORT "THE U-BOLT" FOR FIELD REINFORCEMENT OF THE LADDER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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