NHTSA recall 21V847000
Equipment › Mechanical › Boom/crane/ladder
Palfinger Material Handling Cranes
Reported Oct 27, 2021316 vehicles affectedPalfinger USA, LLC
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.