PALFINGER KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE 9999: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

A cracked crane base could fail and pull away from the truck mount, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.