The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V175000·Announced 2012-04-30

Reinke Recalls Intermodal Chassis Due to Wheel Separation Risk

Reinke is recalling 2010-2013 intermodal chassis because missing or improperly installed spindle nuts can cause wheel separation, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing locking ring/spindle nut issues) that can lead to wheel separation and loss of vehicle control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. is recalling certain 2010-2013 Intermodal Tank Chassis, Intermodal Extention Chassis, and Intermodal Container Chassis. The recall involves 507 units where the locking ring that secures the spindle nut is missing from the axle or improperly installed. Additionally, the spindle nuts may not be properly torqued.

This defect can lead to wheel separation. If wheel separation occurs, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, and detached dual wheels may enter the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Reinke will notify owners, and service repair facilities will inspect and repair axles as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2012. Owners may contact Reinke at 1-402-365-7521 or toll-free at 1-877-762-1001.

The recalled product

Product
REINKE INTERMODAL TANK CHASSIS, INTERMODAL EXTEN CHASSIS, INTERMODAL CONT CHASSIS
Brand
REINKE
Manufacturer
REINKE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
507

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • INTERMODAL TANK CHASSIS
  • INTERMODAL EXTEN CHASSIS
  • INTERMODAL CONT CHASSIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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