OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
93E015000
Structure:body:tailgate
Reported May 4, 1993 · WALTCO TRUCK EQUIPMENT CO
Summary
THE LIFTGATE PULLEY ASSEMBLY CAN CONTACT A SUPPORT GUSSET IN ITS NORMAL MOVEMENT AND THIS INTERFERENCE MAY STRESS THE CYLINDER ROD, CAUSING A FATIGUE FAILURE AT THE ROD PIN HOLE.
Consequence
FATIGUE FRACTURES AT THE ROD PIN HOLE COULD CAUSE FAILUREOF THE LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY IN THE UP POSITION, RESULTING IN AN UNEXPECTED LOWERINGOF THE LIFTGATE, WHICH COULD INJURE ANYONE IN THE PATH OF THE LIFTGATE.
Remedy
CORRECTION AND REPAIR WILL BE MADE DEPENDING ON THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF PROBLEMS OBSERVED IN EACH ARMORED CAR INSTALLATION.
Notes
SYSTEM: LIFTGATE.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: LIFTGATES FOR ARMORED CARS; MODEL RGL-50 SERIES II.
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