EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PULLOUT TRUCK/TRAILER LADDER PART NOS
— Recall Campaign #00E022000
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PULLOUT TRUCK/TRAILER LADDER PART NOS. DE1903-A AND DE1905-A MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2, 1991, AND JANUARY 21, 2000. THE CROSS BAR THAT SUPPORTS THE STEP FAILS WHEN WELDS THAT ATTACH IT TO THE SQUARE TUBE SIDE SUPPORTS FAIL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,585 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
00E022000
| Manufacturer: | BUSTIN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 26, 2000 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 00E022000 |
| Units affected: | 1,585 |
- Description:
- EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PULLOUT TRUCK/TRAILER LADDER PART NOS. DE1903-A AND DE1905-A MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2, 1991, AND JANUARY 21, 2000. THE CROSS BAR THAT SUPPORTS THE STEP FAILS WHEN WELDS THAT ATTACH IT TO THE SQUARE TUBE SIDE SUPPORTS FAIL.
- Consequeces:
- THE SUPPORT BAR WILL FAIL TO ADEQUATELY SUPPORT THE STEP AND AN INDIVIDUAL CAN FALL FROM THE LADDER POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- BUSTIN WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE LADDER FREE OF CHARGE. THEY HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED A BOLT-ON SUPPORT "U-BOLT" FOR FIELD REINFORCEMENT OF THE LADDER.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 11, 2000, WITH INSTRUCTION TO CONTACT THEIR CUSTOMERS WHO SHOULD INSPECT THE LADDERS FOR WELD CRACKS.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 BUSTIN AT 1-800-933-5166 EXT. 104. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).