CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Reading Truck Body, LLC. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Master Mechanic Series Crane Truck Bodies. The crane solenoid may overheat and cause the crane to lose function.
- Risk
- If left unattended, the overheated solenoid can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Reading Truck will notify owners, and dealers will replace the solenoid, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2020. Owners may contact Reading Truck customer service at 1-800-458-2226.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The electrical solenoid that powers the crane on certain 2017-2018 Master Mechanic Series crane truck bodies may overheat. When this happens, the crane can lose function, and if the overheating is left unattended, it can increase the risk of a fire.
If you own one of these trucks, contact Reading Truck, Body, LLC. customer service at 1-800-458-2226, or take your vehicle to an authorized dealer. The company will notify owners, and dealers will replace the solenoid free of charge. Watch for any signs that the crane is not working properly, and do not leave the crane operating unattended if you notice overheating.
You can also check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Reading Truck Master Mechanic Crane | 20172018 |
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