PALFINGER KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE 9999: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21E076000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PALFINGER | KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-08-18 | 2021-08-19 |
Manufacturers Involved: Palfinger, Inc.
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 894
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Palfinger, Inc. "Palfinger" is recalling certain Knuckle Boom Cranes, models PW38001, 42001, and 50001. The crane base may crack over time from normal crane use.
A cracked crane base could fail and pull away from the truck mount, increasing the risk of injury.
Palfinger will provide inspection and welding instructions for a certified welder to repair any visible cracks and weld a reinforcement plate onto the connection plate on the base as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed on August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Palfinger customer service at 1-712-256-9347.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
