23E042 – Stabilizer Beam Welds May Crack – IMT Hydraulic Loaders

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-042 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. Submission Date : MAY 31, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-042 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. Address : 500 Highway 18 West P.O. Box 189 Garner IA 50438 Company phone : 1-800-247-5958 Population : Number of potentially involved : 13 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 : IMT Model : 50-345 Part No. : 6390121 Size : NR Function : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population includes all IMT Model 50-345 Loaders within the listed production range until a welding process change was implemented. IMT is the importer of the hydraulic loading crane and components which are later supplied to upfitters for installation on an incomplete vehicle. Production Dates : JAN 22, 2018 – SEP 22, 2022 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Certain IMT model 50-345 hydraulic loaders have stabilizer beams with welds that over time can crack and if unaddressed could eventually break under load. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the cracks in the weld of the stabilizer beam are not addressed, they could progress and eventually cause the stabilizer beam to break. If the stabilizer beam breaks when the hydraulic loader is being operated, it may lead the vehicle to tip while lifting a load or to disengage the load, increasing the risk of property damage or injury. Description of the Cause : Insufficient welding during production of the stabilizer beams. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Cracks may be visible in the stabilizer beam. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-042 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name : Stabilizer beam Component Description : Stabilizer Component Part Number : 6390121 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : HMF Address : Oddervej 200 DK-8270 Højbjerg Foreign States Country : Denmark Chronology : In August, 2022, the component supplier identified an issue with the weld process that resulted in a weld of inadequate strength. An updated process was implemented to produce all new parts with expected strength and on August 10, 2022, IMT decided to conduct a safety-related recall to address units of a particular model (IMT Model 42684) in the field prior to the introduction of the updated weld process. See NHTSA Recall 22E-067. At the time of the original recall, IMT’s analysis did not indicate that the current model would potentially be affected by the welding issue due to the manner in which the component is utilized on the vehicle and the different loading profile. In May of 2023 IMT learned of a substantially similar model outside of the US that experienced a failure. On May 31, 2023, out of an abundance of caution, IMT decided to conduct a recall to address affected components in the field. IMT is not aware of any injuries or damage that occurred as a result of the performance of the stabilizer beams on the 50-345 model. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The remedy consists of replacing the stabilizer beams with new ones that are produced with an updated welding process. The procedure will be performed by an IMT distributor service technician at no cost to the customer, and should take less than 8 hours to perform. The vehicle owner may file a warranty claim to IMT for reimbursement of parts & labor. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy component will include welds produced following the implementation of an improved welding process. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-042 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : In August 2022 the component supplier implemented a new welding process to assure adequate strength. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 30, 2023 – JUN 30, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : Custom Truck & Equipment, LLC Address : 7701 E 24 HWY KANSAS CITY MO 64125 Country : US Company Phone : 8162414888 Name : CRANEWORKS, INC. Address : 7795 LITTLE YORK ROAD Houston TX 77016 Country : US Company Phone : 9082745586 Name : Pierce Manufacturing Address : 2600 American Drive Appleton WI 54912 Country : US Company Phone : NR Name : Garden state Engine & Equipment Co., Inc Address : NR Somerville NJ 08876 Country : US Company Phone : NR Name : Interstate Truck Equipment Address : NR College Park GA 30337 Country : US Company Phone : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-042 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 * NR – Not Reported

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