Reading Truck Group LLC: Safety Recalls in 2004

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Reading Truck Group LLC in 2004. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 8, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

READING/TAILGATE CABLE BREAKS

CERTAIN GALVANIZED TAILGATE CABLES FOR USE ON HEAVY TRUCKS P/N 14600301 AND 14600341. WATER GETS TRAPPED IN THE COVERING AROUND THE STEEL CABLE, EVENTUALLY CORRODING IT. DURING USE, THE CABLE(S) CAN BREAK, ALLOWING THE TAILGATE TO DROP DOWN.

NHTSA ID: 04E067000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 19,100

Consequence Summary:

SHOULD THE TAILGATE DROP DOWN, IT COULD CAUSE INJURIES TO THE USER.

Corrective Action:

READING WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMER AND REPLACE THE TAILGATE CABLES WITH STAINLESS STEEL CABLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 13, 2004. 2004. 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 READING AT 610-775-3301.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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