Recall
Morgan Trailer Truck Chassis — 98V082000
NHTSA ID
98V082000
Make
Morgan Trailer
Model
Truck Chassis
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1998-04-21
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Units Affected
62
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
MORGAN TRAILER IS SUPPLYING PENSKE WITH THE REPAIR KITS NECESSARY FOR THIS RECALL.