The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16E074000·Announced 2016-09-27

TruckCraft Recalls TC-505 Lynx Plus Tow Bodies for Structural Cracking

TruckCraft is recalling TC-505 Lynx Plus tow bodies because the steel understructure may crack, potentially causing the trailer to disconnect from the tow vehicle.

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 where the trailer may disconnect from the tow vehicle, creating a significant risk of crash.

Plain-English summary

TruckCraft Corporation is recalling certain TC-505 Lynx Plus tow bodies, part number D1-06074, manufactured between March 9, 2012, and September 22, 2016. The affected units are 96 inches wide by 140 inches long.

The steel understructure of these tow bodies may crack. If this occurs, the attached trailer could disconnect from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

TruckCraft will notify owners, and dealers will install a bolt-on upgrade kit free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2016. Owners may contact TruckCraft customer service at 1-800-755-3867 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STRUCTURE:BODY recall
Manufacturer
TruckCraft Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Tow Body
Hazard
Affected units
75

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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