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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 09V406📅 Oct 16, 2009

2006–2009 J&j Truck Bodies Lwcul recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Somerset welding and steel is recalling certain j&j truck bodies model year 2006-2009 dumptrucks manufactured with lightweight crossmemberless ultralight (Lwcul) bodies with mailhot front mount hoists. After repeated cycling of the dump body, the welds holding the upper hoist mount subassembly back plate to the bulkhead may undergo fatigue and fail. The lower weld may separate from the bulkhead and eventually the cracking will propagate through the vertical welds along the two sides of the plate allowing the plate to separate from the bulkhead.

💥 The risk

The separation of the back plate from the bulk head may cause the hoist to fall down and forward, potentially striking the back of the truck cab, causing the dump body to rapidly fall. The rapid falling of the dump body increases the risk of injury to surrounding persons and, if failure occurs while the vehicle is in motion, increases the risk of a crash failure.

🔧 The fix

Somerset welding and steel will inspect and replace or repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on october 23, 2009. Owners may contact somerset welding and steel at 1-814-443-2671.

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
09V406000
Manufacturer
SOMERSET WELDING & STEEL, INC.
Vehicles affected
284
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-814-443-2671
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 23, 2009
Built
Sep 1, 2006 – Jun 30, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners 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 09V406 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 09V406?

2006–2009 J&j Truck Bodies Lwcul. 284 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized J&j Truck Bodies dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-814-443-2671.