NHTSA recall 04E029000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Apr 19, 20047,854 vehicles affectedMTD CONSUMER GROUP, INC.
The 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.
The risk
Persons may injured if the cable fails and the ramp falls.
The remedy
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.