Reading Truck Group LLC – Truck Panel Body may Crack at Bottom Flange

Reading Truck Body. (Reading) is recalling certain 78 inch, 82 inch, 98 inch, 108 inch and 132 inch Standard Production Single and Dual Wheel Panel Bodies. The bottom flange of the rear cross member may crack where the truck body sits on the chassis frame, potentially damaging the turn signal wiring.


Report Received Date 04/05/2018
NHTSA ID 18E021000
Consequence Summary Damaged turn signal wiring can cause the turn signals to function improperly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Reading will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the panel body for cracks, and either install reinforcement brackets, or replace the truck body, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2018. Owners may contact Reading customer service at 1-800-458-2226.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 12028
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18E021000)