Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E078000 Reported October 15, 2004

Bustin/aftermarket pullout truck ladder

Bustin Industrial Products · N/A · 2,152 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04E078000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,152
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 15, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain aftermarket bustin aluminum pullout truck ladders, models tap-200, poa-59 and poa-60 which weld breakage and eventual failure of the step can occur. also, bustin steel pullout truck ladders model pos-204 which the roll pins can lossen and fall out. these ladders were manufactured before 2003. the recall began in july 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bustin at 800-933-5166.

Safety Consequence

Should the ladder fail in any of these capacities, the person using the ladder can fall possibly resulting in serious injury.

Corrective Action

Bustin will notify its customers and provided a free remedy. the recall began july 14, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bustin at 800-933-5166.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bustin Industrial Products dealer and reference recall ID 04E078000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04E078000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04E078000?

NHTSA recall 04E078000 was issued by Bustin Industrial Products on October 15, 2004. It addresses: Bustin/aftermarket pullout truck ladder. The recall affects approximately 2,152 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bustin Industrial Products dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E078000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.