The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V340000·Announced 2021-05-12

ETI Recalls 2018-2021 ETC 37 IH and ETC 40 IH Vehicles for Weld Defect

Equipment Technology, L.L.C. is recalling 87 aerial work platform vehicles due to inadequate welds that could cause the aerial unit to fail during use.

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 (inadequate welds) that could result in the failure of the aerial unit during use, increasing the risk of injury. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury' potential.

Plain-English summary

Equipment Technology, L.L.C. (ETI) is recalling certain 2018-2021 ETC 37 IH and ETC 40 IH vehicles. The recall involves a total of 87 units.

The defect involves an inadequate weld between the outrigger assembly and the body's sub-frame assembly. This condition could result in the failure of the aerial unit during use, which increases the risk of injury.

ETI will inspect the welds and repair or replace the rear shear plates free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2021. Owners may contact ETI customer service at 1-405-748-3841 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ETI ETC 40 IH, ETC 37 IH
Brand
ETI
Manufacturer
Equipment Technology, L.L.C.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
87

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 (2)

  • ETC 40 IH
  • ETC 37 IH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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