Palfinger Knuckle Boom Cranes Recalled Due to Base Cracking Risk
Palfinger is recalling specific Knuckle Boom Cranes because the base may crack, potentially causing the crane to detach from the truck mount.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (crane base cracking) that could lead to significant injury if the crane detaches from the truck mount.
Plain-English summary
Palfinger, Inc. is recalling certain Knuckle Boom Cranes, including models PW38001, 42001, and 50001. The recall involves 894 units where the crane base may crack over time from normal use.
A cracked crane base could fail and pull away from the truck mount, increasing the risk of injury. 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER recall
- Manufacturer
- Palfinger, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Crane Equipment
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 894
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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