Crane Solenoid May Overheat – 2017-2018 Master Mechanic Series Crane Truck Bodies

January 24, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V044000

Crane Solenoid May Overheat

If left unattended, the overheated solenoid can increase the risk of a fire.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V044

Manufacturer Reading Truck Body, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 189

 

Summary

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.

 

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.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

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Doc. No.: FI-53
Date: 01/30/2020

 

FIELD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

SOLENOID REPLACEMENT

Tools required:

• Basic shop equipment (sockets, wrenches, etc) and PPE.
• Wire strippers and crimpers.
• Cleaning supplies.

 

Hardware Required:

• Ring terminals (for #10 post).
• COLE #24059 4-post solenoid.
• 15’ of black 10ga wire (based on application).

 

Note: All images in this document are for reference purposes only.

 

It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure all OEM chassis equipment, body and/or products are not damaged during set-up or installation.

 

Incorrect: 3-Post Solenoid

 

Correct: COLE #24059 4-Post Solenoid

 

Solenoid Replacement Steps:

 

1. Disconnect the positive (+) and negative (-) wires from the OEM vehicle battery.
2. Disconnect the POWER, TRIGGER, and LOAD wires from the 3-post solenoid shown in Figure 1 below.

 

3. Unbolt the 3-post solenoid from its mounted location and remove the GROUND wires from mounting bolt when applicable. (Set the hardware aside for future use).

 

NOTE: The 3-post solenoid is “case grounded”, which is why the GROUND wires are not connected to a post on the solenoid.

 

4. Remove ring terminal connection from the existing ground wire/wires and replace it with a new ring terminal sized for a #10 post.
5. Install the new 4-post solenoid in the same location as the existing 3-post solenoid.

 

DO NOT reinstall the ground wires to the mounting bolt as shown in the Figure 1. The new solenoid has a dedicated ground post.

 

6. Reconnect the existing POWER, TRIGGER, LOAD, and GROUND wires in the locations shown in Figure 2 below.

  

NOTE¹: If no ground wire was used on the 3-post solenoid, one must be added.

 

NOTE²: Solenoids may have varying quantities of wires on each post based on application. Be sure to reconnect all wires to their original locations.

Ex. If (2) wires are connected to the LOAD side of the 3-post solenoid, the same  (2) wires must be reconnected to the LOAD side of the 4-post solenoid.

7. If there is no 60A circuit breaker installed between the vehicle battery and POWER post on the solenoid, please call Service Department. Contact information is on the last page.
8. Reconnect the positive (+) and negative (-) wires from the OEM vehicle battery.
9. Test each function controlled by the solenoid.
10. Return the 3-post solenoid via call tag.

 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

 

Re: VIN _________________

NHTSA Recall 20V-044

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Reading Truck Body (Reading) has decided that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists in your vehicle with the VIN stated above.  Reading has found that the solenoids installed in certain Master Mechanic™ Series Crane Bodies equipped with a Stellar Hydraulic Crane could malfunction and overheat.  If this occurs, there is a potential for the crane body to lose functionality or for a thermal event to occur, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

 

What Is The Concern?

Reading has identified an issue with the performance of certain solenoids installed in Reading Master Mechanic Series Crane Bodies.  The solenoid may malfunction and overheat which has the potential to lead to a thermal event or otherwise affect the functionality of the Stellar Hydraulic Crane.

 

What Should You Do?

The vehicle(s) listed were sold to you and have been identified as vehicle(s) that include the affected part.  Please confirm ownership of the vehicle(s), and contact 1-844-863-7300 ext. 79717 to make an appointment to have your vehicle retrofitted at an authorized Reading dealer. The repair will be completed at no cost to you.

 

How Long Will the Repair Take?

Please plan to leave your vehicle with the dealer for approximately 2 hours to allow time to complete the repair.

 

What To Do If You Feel You Received This Notice in Error?

If you are not the current owner of the vehicle(s) identified on the enclosed list, please send email notification of the change of ownership to: Marty Beckett, email: mbeckett@readingbody.com.

Please include the Reading Body Serial or Chassis VIN, as well as any information you can produce on the vehicle’s new owner [Name, Address, and Phone#].

Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice forward it to the vehicle lessee within ten days.

 

What To Do If You Have Questions?

If you have any questions about this notice, or need assistance with arranging for your vehicle to be repaired, please call 1-844-863-7300 ext. 79717.

If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable period of time and without charge, you may contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.  Washington D.C. 20590 or call the toll free hotline at 1-800-4249153 or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.  Reading is committed to maintaining a level of truck body excellence that exceeds your expectations now, and in the future. Sincerely,

 

Marty Beckett
Warranty Manager

 

Reading Truck Body, LLC
825 E. Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA 19611
(800) 458-2226
www.readingbody.com

 

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January 27, 2020

 

To: All Reading Distributors Re:  NHTSA Recall 20V-044

 

This notice is to advise you that Reading Truck Body (Reading) has decided that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists in certain panel body trucks.

 

What Is The Concern:

Reading has found that the solenoid installed in certain Master Mechanic Series Crane Bodies equipped with a Stellar Crane may overheat. If the solenoid overheats and is left unattended, it could impair the functionality of the crane and can increase the risk of a thermal event and risk of injury to users.

 

The recall affects the bodies indicated below:

• Master Mechanic Series Crane Bodies with a Stellar Crane manufactured between January 1, 2017 – January 2, 2020

 

What Should You Do:

A list of affected VINs is attached. You may currently have an affected truck body in your possession. If so, please call 1-844-863-7300 ext.79717 to make arrangements to have the vehicle repaired. In the interim, federal law prohibits the sale of any new motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment under a recall, until it has been remedied. Please see below for further information.

Reading will shortly begin contacting vehicle owners regarding the recall and associated repair. The campaign is scheduled to begin on or about January 17, 2020. Customers will be directed to make an appointment with an authorized Reading repair facility.

Under the recall, the solenoid will be replaced with a part sourced from a different supplier and that contains a dedicated ground. The repair is estimated to take approximately 2 hours to complete.

 

Notice Pursuant to Federal Law:

Please note, it is a violation of Federal Law for a distributor to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new  or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. 49 C.F.R. § 577.13.

We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. Reading is committed to maintaining a level of truck body excellence that exceeds your expectations now, and in the future.

 

Sincerely,

 

Marty Beckett
Warranty Manager

 

Reading Truck Body, LLC
825 E. Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA 19611
(800) 458-2226
www.readingbody.com

 

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2 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
READING TRUCK	MASTER MECHANIC CRANE	2017-2018

 

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11 Associated Documents

Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V044-8310.pdf 303.884KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-1

RCLQRT-20V044-2217.PDF 211.124KB

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V044-3074.pdf 878.451KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-20V044-5190.pdf 245.218KB

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V044-4923.pdf 301.98KB

 

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-20V044-8528.PDF 213.418KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-20V044-0810.pdf 32.835KB

 

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-20V044-6237.pdf 47.029KB

 

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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1

RCLRPT-20V044-5056.PDF 213.925KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report

RCLQRT-20V044-2387.PDF 211.119KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-3

RCLQRT-20V044-4860.PDF 211.298KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=20V044&docType=RCL

 

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