CM Trucks Truck Beds recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 17, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Contract Manufacturer, LLC recalls CM Trucks Truck Beds

Recall number

19E063000

Brand / firm

CM Trucks

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 449 units

Why it was recalled

If the brackets fail, the truck bed may shift or become detached from the sub frame, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Contract Manufacturer, LLC. (Contract Manufacturer) is recalling certain CM truck beds, models 171-ALSK, 171G-ALGS, 173-ALRD and 173G-ALGF. The attachment brackets that connect the aluminum truck bed to its steel sub frame are not the correct thickness, which may cause the brackets to crack.

What to do

Contract Manufacturer will notify the purchasers, and their dealers will install supplemental ¼” brackets to both the chassis of the bed and the deck of the bed, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Contract Manufacturer at 1-580-795-5536.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.