Defect Description For Recall
Certain Galvanized Tailgate Cables For Use On Heavy Trucks P/N 14600301 And 14600341. Water Gets Trapped In The Covering Around The Steel Cable, Eventually Corroding It. During Use, The Cable(S) Can Break, Allowing The Tailgate To Drop Down.
Make Of Vehicle
READING
Model Of Vehicle
14600341
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04E067000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
Should The Tailgate Drop Down, It Could Cause Injuries To The User.
Fix Defect
Reading Will Notify Its Customer And Replace The Tailgate Cables With Stainless Steel Cables. The Recall Began On December 13, 2004. 2004. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Reading At 610-775-3301.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Reading Truck Body, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
19100
Date Owners Notified
20041213
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Reading Truck Body, Llc
Date Report Received
20040908