2003 Reinke Trailer Recall Information and Defects
The 2003 Reinke Trailer has 1 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.. These critical defects primarily concern equipment. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (1 Defects)
Defect #1: Equipment Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 05V332000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2005-07-26
Description
On certain combination steel/aluminum flatbed, dropdeck, and aluminum flatbed trailers equipped with mounted toolboxes, each toolbox is attached to the trailer with a mounting system that includes two aluminum brackets which may have developed fatigue cracks along the bend radius lines. Small cracks may further develop based on trailer usage. The bracket may break causing the toolbox to separate from the trailer.
Consequence
If the toolbox separates from the trailer while the trailer is in motion, vehicles on the road are at risk of collision with the toolbox and its contents.
Corrective Action
Owners of affected trailers will need to find a certified welder to have the remedy performed. Reinke is providing the aluminum gussets along with detailed instructions for the welder. If owners of affected trailers are not able to locate a certified welder, reinke will assist in locating one. The recall began on august 1, 2005. Owners may contact reinke at
1-877-762-1001
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at
1-888-327-4236; (tty:
1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.
safercar.gov
