The defect
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.
The risk
If left unattended, the overheated solenoid can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Reading Truck Master Mechanic Crane | 2017, 2018 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Truck Master Mechanic Crane | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| Reading Truck Master Mechanic Crane | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2020
105 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the electrical system; Reading Truck Body, LLC filed 3 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020