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ETI ETC 37 IH Recall 20V500: Aerial platform can unexpectedly fall, risking injury

NHTSA campaign 20V500, reported August 24, 2020, 60 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The aerial platform on certain 2020 ETI ETC 37 IH aerial lift trucks may unexpectedly fall. The cause is improper welds and the thickness of the steel boom tubes, which can make the platform unstable.

A collapse or sudden fall of the aerial lift platform can increase the risk of injury to people working on or near the platform. If you own one of these vehicles, stop using the aerial lift until the recall repair is completed.

Equipment Technology, L.L.C. (ETI) will notify owners and will replace the boom tubes at no cost. The repair is performed at ETI's facility. Owners can contact ETI customer service at 1-405-748-3841, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V500Equipment Technology, L.L.C.
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
Equipment Technology, L.L.C. (ETI) is recalling certain 2020 ETI ETC 37 IH vehicles. Due to improper welds and the thickness of the steel boom tubes, the aerial platform may unexpectedly fall.
Risk
An aerial lift platform collapse can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Equipment Technology will notify owners and will replace the boom tubes on all affected aerial lift trucks at ETI's facility, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020. Owners may contact ETI customer service at 1-405-748-3841.
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.

Affected vehicles

ETI ETC 37 IH2020