Palfinger Recall 21V847000: Equipment, Mechanical, Boom/crane/ladder

NHTSA recall 21V847000 · announced October 27, 2021 · filed by Palfinger Usa, Llc · 316 units affected

The problem

Palfinger USA, LLC (Palfinger) is recalling certain 2015-2021 PW32001, PW32001-A, PW32001-SLE, PW35001, PW35001-SH, PW38001, PW42001, and PW50001 cranes. The shear plates may develop fatigue cracks.

The risk

The cracks may cause the shear plate to fail, allowing the boom tip and any attached load to fall, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Palfinger will inspect the cranes, and convert 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Palfinger Material Handling Cranes
• 2016 Palfinger Material Handling Cranes
• 2017 Palfinger Material Handling Cranes
• 2018 Palfinger Material Handling Cranes
• 2019 Palfinger Material Handling Cranes
• 2020 Palfinger Material Handling Cranes
• 2021 Palfinger Material Handling Cranes

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