NHTSA Campaign 21E076000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

Issued by Palfinger, Inc. · Reported Aug 18, 2021 · 894 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Palfinger, Inc. (Palfinger) is recalling certain Knuckle Boom Cranes, models PW38001, 42001, and 50001. The crane base may crack over time from normal crane use.

Consequence

A cracked crane base could fail and pull away from the truck mount, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Palfinger will provide inspection and welding instructions for a certified welder to repair any visible cracks and weld a reinforcement plate onto the connection plate on the base as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed on August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Palfinger customer service at 1-712-256-9347.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PALFINGER KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE 894

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21E076000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.