PALFINGER MATERIAL HANDLING CRANES 2016: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V847000

Make Model Year
PALFINGER MATERIAL HANDLING CRANES 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-12-29 2021-10-27 2021-11-01

Manufacturers Involved: Omaha Standard

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 316

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Palfinger USA, LLC "Palfinger" is recalling certain 2015-2021 PW32001, PW32001-A, PW32001-SLE, PW35001, PW35001-SH, PW38001, PW42001, and PW50001 cranes. The shear plates may develop fatigue cracks.

Consequence

The cracks may cause the shear plate to fail, allowing the boom tip and any attached load to fall, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Palfinger will inspect the cranes, and convert to an updated mounting design, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on December 29, 2021. Owners may contact Palfinger customer service at 1-419-448-8156.

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.