CON-TECH Bridgeking (2015-2017): Suspension
Recall 16V783000 · Oct 27, 2016 · Con-Tech Manufacturing
573
vehicles affected
573
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V783000
- Date
- Oct 27, 2016
- Maker
- Con-Tech Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 573
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Model years
- 2015-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Con-Tech Manufacturing (Con-Tech) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 BridgeKing concrete mixer trucks manufactured September 13, 2015, to April 8, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the fender mounts on the bridge axles may crack and the fenders may separate from the vehicle.
What can happen
A fender that detaches from the bridge axle can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Con-Tech will notify owners, and dealers will install a service kit that includes fender mount support gussets, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2016. Owners may contact Con-Tech customer service at 1-507-374-2239.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Con-Tech | Bridgeking | 2015-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V783000?
1 model: Con-Tech Bridgeking (2015-2017), about 573 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V783000?
Con-Tech will notify owners, and dealers will install a service kit that includes fender mount support gussets, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2016. Owners may contact Con-Tech customer service at 1-507-374-2239.
What can happen?
A fender that detaches from the bridge axle can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.