NHTSA recall 18E021000 · Equipment
Structure
Reported Apr 5, 201812,028 vehicles affectedReading Truck Body, LLC.Built May 2, 2016 – Oct 5, 2018
The defect
Reading Truck Body, LLC. (Reading) is recalling certain 78 inch, 82 inch, 98 inch, 108 inch and 132 inch Standard Production Single and Dual Wheel Panel Bodies. The bottom flange of the rear cross member may crack where the truck body sits on the chassis frame, potentially damaging the turn signal wiring.
The risk
Damaged turn signal wiring can cause the turn signals to function improperly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Reading will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the panel body for cracks, and either install reinforcement brackets, or replace the truck body, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2018. Owners may contact Reading customer service at 1-800-458-2226.