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NHTSA 06V186📅 May 31, 2006

2005–2006 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

Reinke will locate a certified welder for owners of the affected trailers to have the remedy performed. Reinke is providing the aluminum gussets along with detailed instructions for the welder. The recall began on june 22, 2006. 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
06V186000
Manufacturer
REINKE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Vehicles affected
6
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-877-762-1001
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 22, 2006
Built
Jul 13, 2005 – Apr 11, 2006
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 06V186 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 06V186?

2005–2006 Reinke Trailer. 6 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.