The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23E042000·Announced 2023-05-31

IMT Hydraulic Loaders Recalled for Cracking Stabilizer Beam Welds

Iowa Mold Tooling is recalling IMT Hydraulic Loaders because stabilizer beam welds may crack and break, posing a tip-over risk.

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 that can cause the vehicle to tip or disengage loads, increasing the risk of injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. (IMT) is recalling certain IMT Hydraulic Loaders, model 50-345, part number 6390121. The recall addresses a defect where the stabilizer beams may have welds that crack over time and break under load.

A broken stabilizer beam can cause the vehicle to tip or disengage the load, increasing 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. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. Owners may contact IMT customer service at 1-877-751-4222 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Industrial Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
13

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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