The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V847000·Announced 2021-10-27

Palfinger Cranes Recalled for Potential Shear Plate Fatigue Cracks

Palfinger is recalling 2015-2021 material handling cranes because shear plates may develop fatigue cracks, posing a risk of falling loads.

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 defect in the crane's shear plates that could lead to the failure of the boom tip and falling loads, which constitutes a significant injury risk under the rubric for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Palfinger USA, LLC is recalling certain 2015-2021 PW32001, PW32001-A, PW32001-SLE, PW35001, PW35001-SH, PW38001, PW42001, and PW50001 material handling cranes. The recall involves 316 units.

The shear plates on these cranes may develop fatigue cracks. If the shear plate fails, the boom tip and any attached load may fall, increasing the risk of injury.

Palfinger will inspect the cranes and convert them to an updated mounting design as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on December 29, 2021. Owners may contact Palfinger customer service at 1-419-448-8156 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PALFINGER MATERIAL HANDLING CRANES
Brand
PALFINGER
Manufacturer
Palfinger USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Material Handling Cranes
Hazard
Affected units
316

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)

  • MATERIAL HANDLING CRANES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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