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NHTSA 05V332📅 Jul 26, 2005

2003–2005 Reinke Trailer recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain combination steel/aluminum flatbed, dropdeck, and aluminum flatbed trailers equipped with mounted toolboxes, each toolbox is attached to the Trailer with a mounting system that includes two aluminum brackets which may have developed fatigue cracks along the bend radius lines. Small cracks may further develop based on Trailer usage. The bracket may break causing the toolbox to separate from the Trailer.

💥 The risk

If the toolbox separates from the Trailer while the Trailer is in motion, vehicles on the road are at risk of collision with the toolbox and its contents.

🔧 The fix

Owners of affected trailers will need to find a certified welder to have the remedy performed. Reinke is providing the aluminum gussets along with detailed instructions for the welder. If owners of affected trailers are not able to locate a certified welder, reinke will assist in locating one. The recall began on august 1, 2005. Owners may contact reinke at 1-877-762-1001.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V332000
Manufacturer
REINKE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Vehicles affected
548
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-877-762-1001
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 1, 2005
Built
Jun 28, 1998 – Jul 13, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V332 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V332?

2003–2005 Reinke Trailer. 548 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Reinke dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-762-1001.