Recall 16E072000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 16E072000 · announced September 15, 2016 · Stellar · 291 units affected

The problem

Stellar Industries, Inc. (Stellar) is recalling certain 3200-series cranes manufactured December 26, 2012, to July 25, 2016. The proportional control valve can fail and the valve post may eject from the valve housing.

The risk

If the valve post ejects, it may be a projectile, injuring the crane operator or others nearby.

What to do

Stellar will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining bracket to keep the valve from ejecting, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2016. Owners may contact Stellar customer service at 1-800-321-3741. Stellar's number for this recall is TBT-1601.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.