The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V182000·Announced 2022-03-24

Reading Truck Recalls Master Mechanic Cranes Due to Fire Risk

Reading Truck is recalling 2019-2021 Master Mechanic Crane vehicles because a poorly mounted module can overheat and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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-harm product (fire risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Reading Truck Body, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2021 Master Mechanic Crane Body & Upfit vehicles. The recall involves 187 vehicles.

The Power Take Off (PTO) Timer Delay Relay module is mounted under the hood instead of in the vehicle cab. This placement subjects the module to moisture, which can lead to corrosion and cause the module to overheat. Overheating of the PTO Timer module increases the risk of a fire.

Dealers will inspect and replace the PTO Timer module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2022. Owners may contact Reading's customer service at 1-610-775-3301 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
187

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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