The defect
Reading Truck Body, LLC (Reading) is recalling certain 2021 Rail Gear HD trucks. Welds may crack and fail, allowing the front rail gear to shift and contact the road.
The risk
The rail gear dragging on the ground can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Reading will reweld the joints between the rail gear and chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact Reading's customer service at 1-610-775-3301.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Reading Truck Equipment Rail Gear Trucks HD | 2021 |
Components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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 Equipment Rail Gear Trucks HD | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
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