Thunder Creek Multi-Tank Upfit (THUNDER CREEK) – Adhesive Issue (2020)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2019 THUNDER CREEK MULTI-TANK UPFIT
Brand
THUNDER CREEK
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2019
LDJ Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 THUNDER CREEK MULTI-TANK UPFIT vehicles due to structure issues. The movement of the chassis and load could cause bolts securing the tank to the chassis to shear, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The movement of the chassis and load could cause bolts securing the tank to the chassis to shear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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