Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V186000 Reported May 30, 2006

Aluminum toolbox bracket

Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. · N/A · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V186000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 30, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain combination steel/aluminum flatbed, dropdeck, and aluminum flatbed trailers equipped with mounted toolboxes, each toolbox is attached to the trailer with a mounting system that includes two aluminum brackets which may have developed fatigue cracks along the bend radius lines. small cracks may further develop based on trailer usage. the bracket may break causing the toolbox to separate from the trailer.

Safety Consequence

If the toolbox separates from the trailer while the trailer is in motion, vehicles on the road are at risk of collision with the toolbox and its contents.

Corrective Action

Reinke will locate a certified welder for owners of the affected trailers to have the remedy performed. Reinke is providing the aluminum gussets along with detailed instructions for the welder. The recall began on june 22, 2006. Owners may contact reinke at 1-877-762-1001.

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 Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 06V186000 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 06V186000

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

What is recall 06V186000?

NHTSA recall 06V186000 was issued by Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. on May 30, 2006. It addresses: Aluminum toolbox bracket. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V186000 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.