NHTSA-Equipment2016-09-29
Thieman Tailgates — Roller Chains on Lift Gate may Fail
Thieman Tailgates
Hazard
If a supporting chain fails unexpectedly during operation, one side of the platform would drop, increasing the risk of a injury to someone on the liftgate or those nearby.
Remedy
Thieman has notified the truck equipment distributors/dealers, body manufacturers, and owners that purchased the affected liftgates and Theiman distributors will replace the roller chains, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Alan Freeman in Thieman customer service at 1-800-524-5210 extension 104.
Affected count
504
Products
Roller Chains on Lift Gate may Fail
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16E076000Don't want to check this manually?
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