Safety Recall NHTSA · 86E004000 Reported January 27, 1986

Equipment:lift:wrecker

E R Buske Mfg Co Inc · Equipment · 200 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
86E004000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
200
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
January 27, 1986

Defect Summary

Weldments on the wheel lift which attaches the hydraulic cylinder trunnion to the cylinder may fail. description of consequences: failure of the weldments allows the trunnion to separate from the cylinder, permitting the extension assembly of the wheel lift and the vehicle being towed to drop to the ground. this may lead to an accident.

Corrective Action

New hydraulic lift cylinders will replace the old one on all affected wheel lifts.

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 E R Buske Mfg Co Inc dealer and reference recall ID 86E004000 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 86E004000

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

What is recall 86E004000?

NHTSA recall 86E004000 was issued by E R Buske Mfg Co Inc on January 27, 1986. It addresses: Equipment:lift:wrecker. The recall affects approximately 200 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized E R Buske Mfg Co Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 86E004000 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.