Bustin Trailer Ladder Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 04E078000
Manufacturer: BUSTIN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Date of Owner Notification: October 12th, 2004

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BUSTIN ALUMINUM PULLOUT TRUCK LADDERS, MODELS TAP-200, POA-59 AND POA-60 WHICH WELD BREAKAGE AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE STEP CAN OCCUR. ALSO, BUSTIN STEEL PULLOUT TRUCK LADDERS MODEL POS-204 WHICH THE ROLL PINS CAN LOSSEN AND FALL OUT. THESE LADDERS WERE MANUFACTURED BEFORE 2003. THE RECALL BEGAN IN JULY 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUSTIN AT 800-933-5166.

Consequence Summary:
SHOULD THE LADDER FAIL IN ANY OF THESE CAPACITIES, THE PERSON USING THE LADDER CAN FALL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
BUSTIN WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDED A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 14, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUSTIN AT 800-933-5166.

Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 00E022000
Manufacturer: BUSTIN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Manufactured Begin Date: January 2nd, 1991
Manufactured End Date: January 21st, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: July 11th, 2000

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PULLOUT TRUCK/TRAILER LADDER PART NOS. DE1903-A AND DE1905-A MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2, 1991, AND JANUARY 21, 2000. THE CROSS BAR THAT SUPPORTS THE STEP FAILS WHEN WELDS THAT ATTACH IT TO THE SQUARE TUBE SIDE SUPPORTS FAIL.

Consequence Summary:
THE SUPPORT BAR WILL FAIL TO ADEQUATELY SUPPORT THE STEP AND AN INDIVIDUAL CAN FALL FROM THE LADDER POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
BUSTIN WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE LADDER FREE OF CHARGE. THEY HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED A BOLT-ON SUPPORT "U-BOLT" FOR FIELD REINFORCEMENT OF THE LADDER.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 11, 2000, WITH INSTRUCTION TO CONTACT THEIR CUSTOMERS WHO SHOULD INSPECT THE LADDERS FOR WELD CRACKS.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUSTIN AT 1-800-933-5166 EXT. 104. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).