Knapheide Bolts Recalls

All Knapheide Bolts recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

June 24th, 1991
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
Recall Date
June 24th, 1991
Units Effected
355
NHTSA Campaign Number: 91E026000
Manufacturer: KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: December 1st, 1990
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1991
Date of Owner Notification: June 14th, 1991

Defect Summary:
BOLT FAILURE, POSSIBLY DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT, COULD OCCUR.

Consequence Summary:
FAILURE OF FRONT MOUNTING BOLTS COULD RESULT IN BODYLIFTING OFF FRAME, HOIST FRAME TWISTING AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF IMPROVED QUALITY AND USE ATTACHING HARDWARE TO PREVENT FAILURE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: MOUNTING BOLT, 1/2" X 1 1/2" WHIZ BOLTS USED FOR SERVICE BODYMOUNTING APPLICATIONS.

Recall Comments

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