Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V224000 Reported April 20, 2020

Chassis and upfit rubber adhesive may fail

Ldj Manufacturing, Inc. · N/A · 17 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V224000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
17
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 20, 2020
Completion Rate
94.12

Defect Summary

Ldj manufacturing, inc. (ldj) is recalling certain 2018-2019 thunder creek multi-tank upfit vehicles. the adhesive that secures the rubber filler in the place between the chassis and the upfit could fail, potentially causing the rubber to come out of place and cause movement of the upfit and load.

Safety Consequence

The movement of the chassis and load could cause bolts securing the tank to the chassis to shear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Ldj will notify owners, and dealers will install aluminum brackets around the rubber filler between the chassis and the upfit to secure the rubber filler in place. Additionally, dealers will install nuts with locking washers on the upfitted load in order to further secure the load to the upfit. all services will be performed free of charge. The recall began may 5, 2020. owners may contact ldj customer service at 1-641-620-9412.

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 Ldj Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V224000 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 20V224000

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

What is recall 20V224000?

NHTSA recall 20V224000 was issued by Ldj Manufacturing, Inc. on April 20, 2020. It addresses: Chassis and upfit rubber adhesive may fail. The recall affects approximately 17 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ldj Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V224000 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.