Truckcraft recall: Structure
What is wrong
TruckCraft Corporation (TruckCraft) is recalling certain TC-505 Lynx Plus 96" wide X 140" long tow bodies, part number D1-06074, manufactured March 9, 2012, to September 22, 2016. The steel understructure of the affected tow bodies may crack, possibly resulting in an attached trailer disconnecting from the tow vehicle.
What could happen
If a towed trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
TruckCraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a bolt on upgrade kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2016. Owners may contact TruckCraft customer service at 1-800-755-3867.
Vehicles covered
- Truckcraft Tow Body
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16E074000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Truckcraft Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 27, 2016
- Owners notified
- Nov 14, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 75
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 9, 2012 to Sep 22, 2016
- Part
- Structure › Body
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.