1998 TRUCK EQUIPMENT CORNHUSKER 800R Recall

Campaign:

07V578000 on 12/17/2007

Component:

Structure: frame and members:underbody shields

Manufactured:

02/28/1997 - 11/29/2007

Affected:

112

Defect:

On certain 'rock pup' 3 axle trailers with 16' dump boxes, cracks can develop in the welds which hold the 'nose' of the frame to the main chassis. the 16' box mount causes a steel frame plate to be shortened causing a reduction in strength.

Consequence:

The chassis and box can separate from the drawbar causing a loss of control which could result in a crash.

Correction:

Trailer owners will inspect the welds where the sloped frame 'nose' welds to the horizontal main frame rails. if cracks are found, a frame update kit will be sent to the owners to have the repairs performed locally. the recall began on decemer 20, 2007. owners may contat truck equipment at 1-402-476-3225.

Notes:

Customers may also 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.

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