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.
Reading Truck Group LLC – READING/TAILGATE CABLE BREAKS
| Report Received Date | 09/08/2004 |
| NHTSA ID | 04E067000 |
| Consequence Summary | SHOULD THE TAILGATE DROP DOWN, IT COULD CAUSE INJURIES TO THE USER. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 19100 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=04E067000) |
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