NHTSA Campaign 00E022000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Issued by BUSTIN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS · Reported Apr 26, 2000 · 1,585 vehicles affected
What's wrong
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PULLOUT TRUCK/TRAILER LADDER PART NOS. DE1903-A AND DE1905-A MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2, 1991, AND JANUARY 21, 2000. THE CROSS BAR THAT SUPPORTS THE STEP FAILS WHEN WELDS THAT ATTACH IT TO THE SQUARE TUBE SIDE SUPPORTS FAIL.
Consequence
THE SUPPORT BAR WILL FAIL TO ADEQUATELY SUPPORT THE STEP AND AN INDIVIDUAL CAN FALL FROM THE LADDER POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
BUSTIN WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE LADDER FREE OF CHARGE. THEY HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED A BOLT-ON SUPPORT "U-BOLT" FOR FIELD REINFORCEMENT OF THE LADDER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSTIN | TRAILER LADDER | 1,585 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 00E022000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.