NHTSA recall 21E076000 · Equipment
Equipment › Mechanical › Boom/crane/ladder
Reported Aug 18, 2021894 vehicles affectedPalfinger, Inc.
The defect
Palfinger, Inc. (Palfinger) is recalling certain Knuckle Boom Cranes, models PW38001, 42001, and 50001. The crane base may crack over time from normal crane use.
The risk
A cracked crane base could fail and pull away from the truck mount, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Palfinger will provide inspection and welding instructions for a certified welder to repair any visible cracks and weld a reinforcement plate onto the connection plate on the base as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed on August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Palfinger customer service at 1-712-256-9347.