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2003-2005 Reinke Trailer recall: equipment

Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 27, 2005. It covers about 548 vehicles.

vehicles affected
548
reported
Jul 27, 2005
owners notified
Aug 1, 2005

Equipment

What is wrong
On certain combination steel/aluminum flatbed, dropdeck, and aluminum flatbed trailers equipped with mounted toolboxes, each toolbox is attached to the trailer with a mounting system that includes two aluminum brackets which may have developed fatigue cracks along the bend radius lines. Small cracks may further develop based on trailer usage. The bracket may break causing the toolbox to separate from the trailer.
Risk
If the toolbox separates from the trailer while the trailer is in motion, vehicles on the road are at risk of collision with the toolbox and its contents.
Remedy
Owners of affected trailers will need to find a certified welder to have the remedy performed. Reinke is providing the aluminum gussets along with detailed instructions for the welder. If owners of affected trailers are not able to locate a certified welder, reinke will assist in locating one. The recall began on august 1, 2005. Owners may contact reinke at 1‑877‑762‑1001.

Recall number 05V332000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V332000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2005 Reinke Trailer equipment?

Yes. Recall 05V332000, reported on July 27, 2005, covers about 548 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V332000?

Owners of affected trailers will need to find a certified welder to have the remedy performed. Reinke is providing the aluminum gussets along with detailed instructions for the welder. If owners of affected trailers are not able to locate a certified welder, reinke will assist in locating one. The recall began on august 1, 2005. Owners may contact reinke at 1‑877‑762‑1001.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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