The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V006000·Announced 2022-01-10

Reading Truck Recalls Marauder Dump Bodies Due to Weld Failure Risk

Reading Truck Body is recalling 2017-2021 Marauder Landscape Dump Body vehicles because a rear pivot mount weld may fail, increasing injury 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 structural vehicle defect (weld failure) that poses a risk of injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Reading Truck Body, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2021 Marauder Landscape Dump Body vehicles. The recall involves a defect where the dump body hoist subframe rear pivot mount weld may fail.

A weld failure while operating the dump body can increase the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and reinforce the weld as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 12, 2022. Owners may contact Reading customer service at 1-610-775-3301 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
READING TRUCK MARAUDER DUMP
Brand
READING TRUCK
Manufacturer
Reading Truck Body, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
299

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)

  • MARAUDER DUMP

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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