CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- Equipment Technology, L.L.C. (ETI) is recalling certain 2018-2021 ETC37IH and ETC40IH vehicles. The weld between the outrigger assembly and the body's sub-frame assembly may be inadequate, which could result in failure of the aerial unit during use.
- Risk
- Failure of the aerial unit can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- ETI will inspect the welds, and repair or replace the rear shear plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2021. 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2018-2021 ETC37IH and ETC40IH aerial work vehicles, the weld joining the outrigger assembly to the body's sub-frame assembly may be inadequate. If the weld is weak, the aerial unit could fail while in use, which can increase the risk of injury.
The manufacturer, Equipment Technology, L.L.C. (ETI), will inspect the welds and repair or replace the rear shear plates at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2021.
If you own one of these vehicles, contact ETI customer service at 1-405-748-3841 to arrange the free repair, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| ETI ETC 37 IH | 2018201920202021 |
|---|---|
| ETI ETC 40 IH | 2018201920202021 |