WALTCO TRUCK EQUIPMENT CO: Safety Recalls in 1993

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by WALTCO TRUCK EQUIPMENT CO in 1993. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

December 29, 1993

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:TAILGATE ASSEMBLY

THE LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERAL TYPES OF FAILURE; 1) THE HYDRAULIC HOSES MAY LEAK OR SEPARATE FROM THE FITTING AT THE SWAGED END OF THE FITTING ON ALL MODELS, 2) IF PROPER PROCEDURES FOR STORING THE BZ AND RZ LIFTGATES FOR TRANSIT ARE NOT FOLLOWED, THE LIFT CYLINDER CLEVISES MAY BREAK AS A RESULT OF ROAD VIBRATION AND CAUSE THE CLEVIS TO UNSCREW; AND 3) IF PROPER PROCEDURES ARE NOT FOLLOWED FOR STORING THE BZ AND RZ LIFTGATES, THE LIFTGATES CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CYLINDER CLEVISES, WHICH CAN BREAK THE CLEVIS OFF OF THE CYLINDER SHAFT.

NHTSA ID: 93E042000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 4,000

Consequence Summary:

IF ANY OR A COMBINATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE PROBLEMSOCCURS, THE LIFTGATE PLATFORM CAN FALL TO THE GROUND, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONALINJURY TO ANYONE CLOSE TO THE ASSEMBLY.

Corrective Action:

1) ALL HYDRAULIC SAE 100R1 HOSES WILL BE REPLACED WITH SAE 100R2 HOSES, 2) APPLY LOCKING COMPOUND TO THE LIFTGATE CLEVISES ON THE BZ AND RZ MODEL LIFTGATES, 3) ALL PROPER LOCKING NUTS WILL BE INSTALLED, PROPERLY TORQUED AND WELDED IN PLACE, 4) THE BZ AND RZ MODELS WILL BE MODIFIED TO PREVENT THE TILT CYLINDER CLEVISES FROM BREAKING. NOTE: IF YOUR EQUIPMENT IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT WALTCO SERVICE CENTER AT 1-216-633-9191. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 4, 1993

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:TAILGATE ASSEMBLY

THE LIFTGATE PULLEY ASSEMBLY CAN CONTACT A SUPPORT GUSSET IN ITS NORMAL MOVEMENT AND THIS INTERFERENCE MAY STRESS THE CYLINDER ROD, CAUSING A FATIGUE FAILURE AT THE ROD PIN HOLE.

NHTSA ID: 93E015000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 54

Consequence Summary:

FATIGUE FRACTURES AT THE ROD PIN HOLE COULD CAUSE FAILUREOF THE LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY IN THE UP POSITION, RESULTING IN AN UNEXPECTED LOWERINGOF THE LIFTGATE, WHICH COULD INJURE ANYONE IN THE PATH OF THE LIFTGATE.

Corrective Action:

CORRECTION AND REPAIR WILL BE MADE DEPENDING ON THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF PROBLEMS OBSERVED IN EACH ARMORED CAR INSTALLATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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