The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19E033000·Announced 2019-05-07

Aero Industries Recalls Easy Cover Tarping Systems Due to Pawl Assembly Defect

Aero Industries is recalling Easy Cover tarping systems because a spring return pin may not be welded, allowing the pawl assembly to separate and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a mechanical defect that increases the risk of a crash, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Aero Industries, Inc. is recalling certain Easy Cover tarping systems. The defect involves the spring return pin within the pawl assembly, which may not have been tack welded. This lack of welding allows the pawl assembly to separate from the hub on the manual crank assembly.

The separation of the pawl assembly and hub may cause the swing arms on the Easy Cover tarping system to unexpectedly swing to the back of the dump body, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on July 17, 2019.

Aero Industries will notify owners and provide new pawl assemblies to affected customers free of charge. Owners may contact Aero Industries customer service at 1-800-535-7563. The Aero Industries number for this recall is CAR #33852. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Aero Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Tarping System
Hazard
Affected units
307

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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