2012 Reinke Intermodal Tank Chassis problems

What is wrong

Reinke is recalling certain 2010-2013 intermodal chassis frames. On certain chassis frames, the locking ring that secures the spindle nut is missing from the axle or is improperly installed and the spindle nuts may not be properly torqued which can lead to wheel separation.

Risk

If wheel separation occurs, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, and detached dual wheels may enter the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Reinke will notify owners, and service repair facilities will inspect and repair axles as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on may 2, 2012. Owners may contact reinke at 1‑402‑365‑7521 or toll free 1‑877‑762‑1001.

Recall number 12V175000 · Recall details

On April 27, 2012, Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Reinke) notified the federal safety agency that it had decided a defect exists in certain 2010-2013 intermodal chassis frames.On certain chassis frames, the locking ring that secures the spindle nut is missing from the axle or is improperly installed and the spindle nuts may be not be properly torqued.These conditions could lead to wheel separation which could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.Also, detached dual wheels may enter the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.the federal safety agency assigned recall number 12V‑175 to this matter. Reinke identified Power Products World Wide Heavy Duty (Power Products) as the manufacturer of these defective axles.On June 7, 2012, the Recall Management Division (RMD) mailed an Information Request (IR) letter to Power Products requesting a list of purchasers that might have also received these defective axles.On June 18, 2012, Power Products responded with a written letter noting that Reinke was the only purchaser of these defective axles.All vehicles that could have been impacted by these defective Power Products axles have been addressed through Reinke's 12V‑175 safety recall.This EQ is closed.

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