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SevereNHTSA·25V411000·Announced 2025-07-07

Reading Truck Equipment Recalls 2021 Rail Gear HD Trucks for Weld Defects

Reading Truck Group is recalling 2021 Rail Gear HD trucks because welds may crack, causing the front rail gear to shift and drag on the road, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (weld failure) that can cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Reading Truck Body, LLC is recalling certain 2021 Rail Gear HD trucks. The recall addresses a defect where welds may crack and fail, allowing the front rail gear to shift and contact the road.

The rail gear dragging on the ground can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed.

Reading will reweld the joints between the rail gear and chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact Reading's customer service at 1-610-775-3301.

The recalled product

Product
READING TRUCK EQUIPMENT RAIL GEAR TRUCKS HD
Brand
READING TRUCK EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer
Reading Truck Group LLC
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
7

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)

  • RAIL GEAR TRUCKS HD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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