Vehicle recall 77V060000 · April 28, 1977
Fruehauf RC3, RC4 and 1 more model
The railift lift gates incorporate a chain anchor assembly that has the bolt hole drilled too close to the outer edge.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The railift lift gates incorporate a chain anchor assembly that has the bolt hole drilled too close to the outer edge. It is possible that the bolt holding the lift gate chain, which in turn holds the lift gate in the proper position, could pull through the anchor assembly, allowing the lift gate to drop.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the chain anchor assembly, without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: tailgate assembly; railift lift gate.consequences of defect: this failure could occur without warning and couldresult in serious personal injury.note: prior to repairs, persons operating this equipment should keep themselvesand other persons clear of the operating area. In addition, the gate shouldnever be ridden up or down.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V060000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 28, 1977
- Filed by
- FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fruehauf RC3 (1976-1977): 1977, 1976
- Fruehauf RC4 (1976-1977): 1977, 1976
- Fruehauf RC6 (1976-1977): 1977, 1976
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