The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21E104000·Announced 2021-12-23

Crysteel Recalls Marathon Telescoping Dump Cylinders Due to Detachment Risk

Crysteel is recalling Marathon Telescoping Dump Cylinders with a Black Armor finish because they may detach, posing a risk of injury or crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in hydraulic equipment that can lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of injury or crash, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Crysteel Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain Marathon Telescoping Dump Cylinders with a Black Armor finish. The recall involves 261 units of this equipment.

The telescopic-style hydraulic cylinder may fail and detach from the hoist cradle. If the cylinder detaches, it can contact the cab and cause a loss of control of the dump body, which increases the risk of injury or a crash.

Distributors were notified on January 31, 2022. Crysteel will replace the cylinder free of charge. Owners may contact Crysteel customer service at 507-519-2933 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Crysteel Manufacturing Inc
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
261

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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