Defect Description For Recall
Knapheide Is Recalling 108 My 2006-2008 Pro Series Truck Beds Equipped With An Icc Bumper Which Included A Provision For A Ball Hitch. There May Be An Insufficient Weld Attaching The Hitch Channel To The Supporting Structure.
Make Of Vehicle
KNAPHEIDE
Model Of Vehicle
ISUZU NQR
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
08V344000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In Bending Of The Hitch Channel Or The Hitch Could Be Pulled Off The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Knapheide Will Offer Two Remedies To Its Customers: (1) For Those Customers Who Do Not Use The Hitch, The Hitch Will Be Removed From The Truck Bed And Replaced With An Icc Bumper; Or (2) For Those Customers Who Need A Hitch, A Receiver Hitch Assembly Will Be Added To The Existing Hitch Assembly And All Suspect Weld Joints Will Be Re Welded. The Recall Began On August 15, 2008. Owners May Contact Knapheide At 1-877-473-5763.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Knapheide Manufacturing Company
Start Of Manufacture
20061023
End Of Manufacture
20080715
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
108
Date Owners Notified
20080815
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Knapheide Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20080728