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Stellar Equipment recall

Recalled October 6, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04E077000 · Stellar

Hazard
IF THE OUTRIGGER BEAM CONTAINS DEFECTIVE MATERIAL, THE BEAM MAY BEND WITHOUT WARNING WHEN SUBJECTED TO HEAVY LOADS POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
STELLAR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BEAM IF NECESSARY AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT STELLAR AT 1-800-321-3741.
Units
124 units

Description

STELLAR INDUSTRIES CURD SIDE OUTRIGGERS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH STELLAR CRANES PURCHASED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. THE REINFORCEMENT PLATES USED ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE CURBSIDE HORIZONTAL OUTRIGGER BEAM MAY BE MADE FROM MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT MEET ENGINEERING STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.

What to do

STELLAR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BEAM IF NECESSARY AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT STELLAR AT 1-800-321-3741.

Product
Stellar OUTRIGGER LEG
Manufacturer(s)
STELLAR INDUSTRIES, INC.

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

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