NHTSA Recall 08V344000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V344000; Date: Jul. 28, 2008
This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Chevrolet 2500; 2006 Chevrolet 3500; 2007 Chevrolet 3500; 2008 Chevrolet 3500; 2006 Chevrolet C4500; 2007 Chevrolet C4500; 2007 Chevrolet C5500; 2007 Chevrolet W5500; 2008 Chevrolet W5500; 2002 Dodge 3500; 2008 Dodge 5500; 2007 Dodge Ram 3500; 2008 Dodge Ram 3500; 2006 Ford F-250; 2008 Ford F-350; 2006 Ford F-450; 2007 Ford F-450; 2008 Ford F-450; 2007 Ford F-550; 2008 Ford F-550; 2007 Ford F-650; 2006 Ford LCF; 2007 Ford LCF; 1993 GMC 3500; 2007 GMC 3500; 2006 GMC C5500; 2007 GMC W3500; 2007 GMC W4500; 2000 Knapheide Isuzu Frr; 2001 Knapheide Isuzu Frr; 2003 Knapheide Isuzu Npr; 2004 Knapheide Isuzu Npr; 2007 Knapheide Isuzu Npr; 2006 Knapheide Isuzu Npr Hd; 2006 Knapheide Isuzu Nqr; 2007 Knapheide Mitsubishi Fe145; 2008 Knapheide Mitsubishi Fe180; 2000 Knapheide Nissan 1800hd; 2004 Knapheide Nissan 1800hd
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Knapheide Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 108
Recall Summary:
Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.
How to Fix:
Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on August 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.
Recall Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 15, 2008
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