Structure: bodyRecall 98V-082 · 1998 Morgan Trailer Truck Chassis
MORGAN TRAILER MANUFACTURING recall 98V-082 covers 62 1998 Morgan Trailer Truck Chassis for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on April 21, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V082000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK BODIES BUILT FOR PENSKE ON THEIR TRUCK CHASSIS. THE HOLES PUNCHED ON THE REAR FRAME POST TO ACCOMMODATE THE GRAB HANDLE INSTALLATION WERE TOO LARGE FOR THE ATTACHMENT HARDWARE, RESULTING IN LOOSE-FITTING HANDLES.
The risk
SHOULD A HANDLE DETACH FROM THE TRUCK BODY WHILE AN OPERATOR IS RELAYING ON THE HANDLE FOR SUPPORT, THE OPERATOR COULD FALL AND SUFFER INJURY.
The fix
MORGAN TRAILER IS SUPPLYING PENSKE WITH THE REPAIR KITS NECESSARY FOR THIS RECALL.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 1998.ALL VEHICLES ARE OWNED BY PENSKE WHO IS CONDUCTING THE REMEDY PORTION OF THIS RECALL.
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 March 27, 1998 to April 9, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.