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Palfinger Equipment recall
Recalled August 18, 2021 · NHTSA recall 21E076000 · Palfinger
Hazard
A cracked crane base could fail and pull away from the truck mount, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Units
894 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Palfinger KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE
Manufacturer(s)
Palfinger, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →