The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V044000·Announced 2020-01-24

Reading Truck Recalls 2017-2018 Master Mechanic Crane Trucks Due to Fire Risk

Reading Truck Body is recalling 189 Master Mechanic crane trucks from 2017-2018 because the crane solenoid may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

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 risk of fire due to an overheating electrical component. Per the rubric, this is classified as High because it is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Reading Truck Body, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2018 Master Mechanic Series Crane Truck Bodies. The recall involves 189 vehicles where the crane solenoid may overheat and cause the crane to lose function.

If left unattended, the overheated solenoid can increase the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or property damage reports are detailed in the source text.

The recall began on February 14, 2020. Reading Truck will notify owners, and dealers will replace the solenoid free of charge. Owners may contact Reading Truck customer service at 1-800-458-2226 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
READING TRUCK MASTER MECHANIC CRANE
Brand
READING TRUCK
Manufacturer
Reading Truck Body, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
189

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 (1)

  • MASTER MECHANIC CRANE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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