CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015-2021 Palfinger crane models have shear plates that may develop fatigue cracks. If a plate fails, the boom tip and any attached load can fall, raising the risk of injury.
Palfinger will inspect the affected cranes and, where needed, convert them to an updated mounting design. The inspection and conversion are free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on December 29, 2021. If you have questions, contact Palfinger customer service at 1-419-448-8156, and check your crane's identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Palfinger Material Handling Cranes | 2015201620172018201920202021 |
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