Hy-rail Equipment recall

Recalled December 19, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12E055000 · Hy-rail

Hazard

If the weld fails on the guide wheel unit while the vehicle is traveling on a roadway, it could create a potential road hazard, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Notification to owners began on December 10, 2012. Authorized repair facilities will weld on a retrofit kit, free of charge. For more information, owners may contact Harsco Rail at 1-803-822-9160.

Units

76 units

Description

Harsco Rail is recalling certain accessory HY-RAIL HR4000 series B and HY-RAIL HR4100 series B rear guide wheel units, within the serial number range 60100 through 63494. These units are installed for use on various work trucks to enable the vehicle to travel on railroad tracks. The potentially affected units may have been manufactured with an insufficient weld on the upper structure.

What to do

Notification to owners began on December 10, 2012. Authorized repair facilities will weld on a retrofit kit, free of charge. For more information, owners may contact Harsco Rail at 1-803-822-9160.

Product

Hy-rail HR4000 SERIES B UNIT · Hy-rail HR4100 SERIES B REAR UNIT

Manufacturer(s)

Harsco Rail

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →