Recall 16E074000: Structure, Body

NHTSA recall 16E074000 · announced September 27, 2016 · Truckcraft · 75 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

If a towed trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.