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Thunder Creek Multi-Tank Upfit Recall 20V224: Adhesive May Fail, Letting Tank Shift and Increasing Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 20V224, reported April 20, 2020, 17 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain 2018 and 2019 Thunder Creek Multi-Tank Upfit vehicles, the adhesive holding the rubber filler between the chassis and the upfit could fail. If that happens, the rubber can come out of place and allow the upfit and its load to move. That movement could shear the bolts securing the tank to the chassis, which raises the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Authorized dealers will install aluminum brackets around the rubber filler to hold it in place, and they will install nuts with locking washers to further secure the load to the upfit. LDJ Manufacturing, Inc. will notify owners of the recall, which began May 5, 2020.

Owners can contact LDJ customer service at 1-641-620-9412 for more information. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V224LDJ Manufacturing, Inc.
Component
STRUCTURE
Problem
LDJ Manufacturing, Inc. (LDJ) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thunder Creek Multi-Tank Upfit vehicles. The adhesive that secures the rubber filler in the place between the chassis and the upfit could fail, potentially causing the rubber to come out of place and cause movement of the upfit and load.
Risk
The movement of the chassis and load could cause bolts securing the tank to the chassis to shear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
LDJ will notify owners, and dealers will install aluminum brackets around the rubber filler between the chassis and the upfit to secure the rubber filler in place. Additionally, dealers will install nuts with locking washers on the upfitted load in order to further secure the load to the upfit. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 5, 2020. Owners may contact LDJ customer service at 1-641-620-9412.
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.

Affected vehicles

Thunder Creek Multi-Tank Upfit20182019