The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V254000·Announced 2021-04-12

Palfinger Roll-Off and Hoist Recall for Tarp Arm Fatigue Failure

Omaha Standard is recalling 2019-2021 Palfinger American Roll-Off, Cable Hoist, and Hook Lift units because welded gusset fatigue may cause tarp arms to break.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (fatigue failure) that may cause parts to break, increasing the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Omaha Standard is recalling certain 2019-2021 vehicles equipped with American Roll-Off Cable Hoist and Hook Lift products. The recall involves Palfinger American Roll Off, Cable Hoist, and Hook Lift models from model years 2019 through 2021.

The defect involves fatigue failure of the welded gusset, which may cause the tarp arms to break. Broken tarp arms may fail, increasing the risk of injury.

The recall began on May 10, 2021. Omaha Standard will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tarp arms free of charge. Owners may contact Omaha Standard customer service at 1-609-588-5400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PALFINGER AMERICAN ROLL OFF, CABLE HOIST, HOOK LIFT
Brand
PALFINGER
Manufacturer
Omaha Standard
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
82

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 (3)

  • AMERICAN ROLL OFF
  • CABLE HOIST
  • HOOK LIFT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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