The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22E067000·Announced 2022-08-15

Iowa Mold Tooling Recalls Hydraulic Loaders Due to Cracking Stabilizer Beams

Iowa Mold Tooling is recalling specific hydraulic loaders because stabilizer beam welds may crack or break, posing a risk of vehicle tipping or load disengagement.

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 that can cause the vehicle to tip or disengage loads, increasing the risk of injury. Per the rubric, this is classified as High because it is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. (IMT) is recalling certain Hydraulic Loaders, model 42684 and part number 6390121. The recall addresses a defect where the welds on the stabilizer beams may crack over time or break under load.

A cracked or broken stabilizer beam can cause the vehicle to tip or disengage the load, which increases the risk of injury. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Dealers will replace the stabilizer beams free of charge. Vehicle manufacturers were notified on September 23, 2022. Owners may contact IMT customer service at 1-877-751-4222. IMT's number for this recall is TB2022001-IMY dist. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Hydraulic Loader
Hazard
Affected units
31

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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