Caterpillar Recalls 2015-2019 Progress Rail Sky Trim Hi-Rail Vehicles
Caterpillar is recalling 2015-2019 Progress Rail Sky Trim Hi-Rail vehicles because a support plate may block driver visibility and the boom may detach from the cradle while in motion.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (boom detachment) that may become a road hazard and increase the risk of crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Caterpillar Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2019 Progress Rail 75HRT SkyTrim Hi-Rail vehicles. The recall addresses two specific defects: the boom cradle includes a support plate that may block the driver's visibility, and the slew may be insufficient, which may result in the detachment of the boom from the cradle while the vehicle is in motion.
The lack of visibility may increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, the detachment of the boom and cradle may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Caterpillar will notify owners, and Progress Rail dealers will relocate the boom cradle to provide visibility for the driver and revise the boom hydraulic circuit to prevent an inadvertent boom in the event of a hose failure or leak. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Caterpillar customer service at 1-800-447-4986 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- PROGRESSIVE RAIL SERVICES SKY TRIM
- Brand
- PROGRESSIVE RAIL SERVICES
- Manufacturer
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Hi-Rail / Industrial
- Affected units
- 6
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- SKY TRIM
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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