Defect Description For Recall
Bolt Failure, Possibly Due To Hydrogen Embrittlement, Could Occur.
Make Of Vehicle
KNAPHEIDE
Model Of Vehicle
BOLTS
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
91E026000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of Front Mounting Bolts Could Result In Bodylifting Off Frame, Hoist Frame Twisting And Possible Property Damage.
Fix Defect
Replace Bolts With Bolts Of Improved Quality And Use Attaching Hardware To Prevent Failure.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Knapheide Mfg.
Start Of Manufacture
19901201
End Of Manufacture
19910301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
355
Date Owners Notified
19910614
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Knapheide Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
19910617