Defect Description For Recall
Certain Tailgate Assist Lifting Devices Manufactured January 1 And March/April 2004. The CriMPIng Machine May Have MalfunCTIoned On Random Units During ProduCTIon And Not Properly Crimped Some Of The Compression Sleeves Which Holds The Cables Together. While In Use, The Cable Loop Can Become Uncrimped, Releasing The Cable’S Tension, Causing The Cable To Come Loose And Trailer Tailgate To Fall.
Make Of Vehicle
HAFENDORFER
Model Of Vehicle
BACK SAVER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04E044000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
It Is Possible That While The Cable Becomes Loose, It Can Snap Back And Possibly Hit The Person Standing Near It And/Or The Trailer Tailgate Can Drop On Someone, Possibly Causing Serious Injuries.
Fix Defect
Hafendorfer Will Provide New Spring/Cable Assemblies And InstruCTIons To Customers Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began June 28, 2004. Owners Who Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Hafendorfer Machine, Inc. At 1-888-244-3669 Ext. 15.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hafendorfer Machine, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1362
Date Owners Notified
20040628
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hafendorfer Machine, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040618