StructureRecall 20V-224 · 2018–2019 Thunder Creek Multi-tank Upfit

LDJ Manufacturing, Inc. recall 20V-224 covers 17 2018–2019 Thunder Creek Multi-tank Upfit for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.

94%
Vehicles repaired16 of 17 · 2022 Q1
Vehicles affected171 model
ReportedApr 20, 2020Owners notified May 5, 2020
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 20V224000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

LDJ Manufacturing, Inc. (LDJ) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thunder Creek Multi-Tank Upfit vehicles. The adhesive that secures the rubber filler in the place between the chassis and the upfit could fail, potentially causing the rubber to come out of place and cause movement of the upfit and load.

The risk

The movement of the chassis and load could cause bolts securing the tank to the chassis to shear, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

LDJ will notify owners, and dealers will install aluminum brackets around the rubber filler between the chassis and the upfit to secure the rubber filler in place. Additionally, dealers will install nuts with locking washers on the upfitted load in order to further secure the load to the upfit. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 5, 2020. Owners may contact LDJ customer service at 1-641-620-9412.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

94%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2020 Q22022 Q1
1 model

Vehicles in this recall