Frame and members: underbody shieldsRecall 06V-203 · 2003–2004 Reinke Intermodal Tank Chassis
REINKE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. recall 06V-203 covers 32 2003–2004 Reinke Intermodal Tank Chassis for a frame and members: underbody shields problem, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V203000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS FRAMES, THE LOWER FLANGE(S) OF THE FRAME CAN DEVELOP A CRACK EITHER IN FRONT OF OR BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION HANGER.
The risk
THE LOWER FLANGE(S) CAN FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
REINKE WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE FRAME FLANGE(S) FREE OF CHARGE. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY CAMPAIGN 08V604.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 11, 2003 to March 19, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.