TADANO ATF70G-4 2013: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V592000

Make Model Year
TADANO ATF70G-4 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-08-30 2016-08-10 2016-08-10

Production Dates: 2014-04-01 - 2015-10-09

Manufacturers Involved: Tadano America Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21602480

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 58

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Tadano America Corporation "Tadano" is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ATF70G-4, ATF100G-4, ATF130G-5, ATF180G-5, ATF220G-5, and ATF400G-6 all-terrain crane trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to October 9, 2015. The affected vehicles may have an improperly assembled air line connection which may result in a sudden loss of mobility or reduced braking.

Consequence

A loss of air supply resulting in a loss of mobility and reduced braking power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tadano has notified owners, and dealers will test all of the air connections, repairing the connections as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2016. Owners may contact Tadano customer service at 1-281-869-0030. Tadano's number for this recall is 21602480.

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.safercar.gov.