OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

91E026000

Equipment:mechanical:wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices

Reported Jun 17, 1991 · KNAPHEIDE MFG.

Summary

BOLT FAILURE, POSSIBLY DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT, COULD OCCUR.

Consequence

FAILURE OF FRONT MOUNTING BOLTS COULD RESULT IN BODYLIFTING OFF FRAME, HOIST FRAME TWISTING AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Remedy

REPLACE BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF IMPROVED QUALITY AND USE ATTACHING HARDWARE TO PREVENT FAILURE.

Notes

SYSTEM: MOUNTING BOLT, 1/2" X 1 1/2" WHIZ BOLTS USED FOR SERVICE BODYMOUNTING APPLICATIONS.

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