Reading Rail Gear Trucks HD (Reading) – Weld Crack Risk (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 READING TRUCK EQUIPMENT RAIL GEAR TRUCKS HD
Brand
READING TRUCK EQUIPMENT
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Reading Truck Group LLC is recalling certain 2021 READING TRUCK EQUIPMENT RAIL GEAR TRUCKS HD vehicles due to structure:frame and members issues. The rail gear dragging on the ground can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Reading Truck Body, LLC (Reading) is recalling certain 2021 Rail Gear HD trucks. Welds may crack and fail, allowing the front rail gear to shift and contact the road.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The rail gear dragging on the ground can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Reading will reweld the joints between the rail gear and chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact Reading's customer service at 1-610-775-3301.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026