Key Takeaway

STRUCTURE:TAILGATE ASSEMBLY by WALTCO TRUCK EQUIPMENT CO was recalled on January 3, 1994. What to do: 1) ALL HYDRAULIC SAE 100R1 HOSES WILL BE REPLACED WITH SAE 100R2 HOSES, 2) APPLY LOCKING COMPOUND TO THE LIFTGATE CLEVISES ON THE BZ AND RZ MODEL LIFT...

NHTSA Ongoing

STRUCTURE:TAILGATE ASSEMBLY

Recalled: January 3, 1994 ~4,000 units affected 93E042

Description

THE LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERAL TYPES OF FAILURE; 1) THE HYDRAULIC HOSES MAY LEAK OR SEPARATE FROM THE FITTING AT THE SWAGED END OF THE FITTING ON ALL MODELS, 2) IF PROPER PROCEDURES FOR STORING THE BZ AND RZ LIFTGATES FOR TRANSIT ARE NOT FOLLOWED, THE LIFT CYLINDER CLEVISES MAY BREAK AS A RESULT OF ROAD VIBRATION AND CAUSE THE CLEVIS TO UNSCREW; AND 3) IF PROPER PROCEDURES ARE NOT FOLLOWED FOR STORING THE BZ AND RZ LIFTGATES, THE LIFTGATES CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CYLINDER CLEVISES, WHICH CAN BREAK THE CLEVIS OFF OF THE CYLINDER SHAFT.

Injuries / Consequence

IF ANY OR A COMBINATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE PROBLEMSOCCURS, THE LIFTGATE PLATFORM CAN FALL TO THE GROUND, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONALINJURY TO ANYONE CLOSE TO THE ASSEMBLY.

Remedy

1) ALL HYDRAULIC SAE 100R1 HOSES WILL BE REPLACED WITH SAE 100R2 HOSES, 2) APPLY LOCKING COMPOUND TO THE LIFTGATE CLEVISES ON THE BZ AND RZ MODEL LIFTGATES, 3) ALL PROPER LOCKING NUTS WILL BE INSTALLED, PROPERLY TORQUED AND WELDED IN PLACE, 4) THE BZ AND RZ MODELS WILL BE MODIFIED TO PREVENT THE TILT CYLINDER CLEVISES FROM BREAKING. NOTE: IF YOUR EQUIPMENT IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT WALTCO SERVICE CENTER AT 1-216-633-9191. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Products Affected

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Company Information

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: 1) ALL HYDRAULIC SAE 100R1 HOSES WILL BE REPLACED WITH SAE 100R2 HOSES, 2) APPLY LOCKING COMPOUND TO THE LIFTGATE CLEVISES ON THE BZ AND RZ MODEL LIFTGATES, 3) ALL PROPER LOCKING NUTS WILL BE INSTALLE...

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