9999 ARNOLD QUICK RAMPS Recall

Campaign:
04E029000 on 04/19/2004
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
7,854
Defect:
Arnold "quick ramps" portable loading ramps p/ns 490-150-005, 490-150-008, 490-150-009, 490-150-010, and 490-150-015. the crimp that holds the cable and hook together of the retaining cables were not crimped all the way and can fail while in use allowing the ramp to fall to the ground.
Consequence:
Persons may injured if the cable fails and the ramp falls.
Correction:
Mtd, through arnold, will substitute nylon or polypropylene anchor straps for the cables. this remedy is free to the customer and can be obtained by contacting arnold at 1-866-864-2949. owner notification is expected to begin during may 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact arnold at the number listed above.
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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