9999 READING 14600341 Recall

Campaign:

04E067000 on 09/07/2004

Component:

Equipment

Affected:

19,100

Defect:

Certain galvanized tailgate cables for use on heavy trucks p/n 14600301 and 14600341. water gets trapped in the covering around the steel cable, eventually corroding it. during use, the cable(s) can break, allowing the tailgate to drop down.

Consequence:

Should the tailgate drop down, it could cause injuries to the user.

Correction:

Reading will notify its customer and replace the tailgate cables with stainless steel cables. the recall began on december 13, 2004. 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact reading at 610-775-3301.

Notes:

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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