Recall 91E026000: Equipment, Mechanical, Wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices

NHTSA recall 91E026000 · announced June 17, 1991 · Knapheide · 355 units affected

The problem

BOLT FAILURE, POSSIBLY DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT, COULD OCCUR.

The risk

FAILURE OF FRONT MOUNTING BOLTS COULD RESULT IN BODYLIFTING OFF FRAME, HOIST FRAME TWISTING AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.

What to do

REPLACE BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF IMPROVED QUALITY AND USE ATTACHING HARDWARE TO PREVENT FAILURE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: MOUNTING BOLT, 1/2" X 1 1/2" WHIZ BOLTS USED FOR SERVICE BODYMOUNTING APPLICATIONS.

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