NHTSA Campaign 21V847000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Issued by Palfinger USA, LLC · Reported Oct 27, 2021 · 316 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PALFINGER | MATERIAL HANDLING CRANES | 2015 | 316 |
| PALFINGER | MATERIAL HANDLING CRANES | 2016 | 316 |
| PALFINGER | MATERIAL HANDLING CRANES | 2017 | 316 |
| PALFINGER | MATERIAL HANDLING CRANES | 2018 | 316 |
| PALFINGER | MATERIAL HANDLING CRANES | 2019 | 316 |
| PALFINGER | MATERIAL HANDLING CRANES | 2020 | 316 |
| PALFINGER | MATERIAL HANDLING CRANES | 2021 | 316 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V847000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.