Vehicle recall 20V044000 · January 24, 2020
2017-2018 Reading Truck Master Mechanic Crane
The crane solenoid may overheat and cause the crane to lose function.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- If left unattended, the overheated solenoid can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V044000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 24, 2020
- Filed by
- Reading Truck Body, LLC
- Owner notification
- February 14, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 189
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Reading Truck Master Mechanic Crane (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
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