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Challenger Equipment recall
Recalled August 3, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06E069000 · Challenger
Hazard
IF THE LIFT ARM WELD FAILS WHILE THE LIFT IS IN USE, A VEHICLE ON THE LIFT CAN SUDDENLY FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
CHALLENGER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL INSTALL NEW LIFT ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHALLENGER AT 800-890-5438.
Units
1,113 units
Description
CERTAIN CHALLENGER TWO POST, SURFACE MOUNTED AUTOMOTIVE LIFTS, MODEL X10, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2005 AND AUGUST 1, 2006. THE WELD CONNECTING THE LIFT ARM TO THE PIVOT BRACKET CAN FAIL.
What to do
CHALLENGER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL INSTALL NEW LIFT ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHALLENGER AT 800-890-5438.
Product
Challenger X10
Manufacturer(s)
CHALLENGER LIFTS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →