21E076 Palfinger Knuckle Boom Cranes Base Cracked

August 18, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21E076000

Crane Base May Be Cracked

A cracked crane base could fail and pull away from the truck mount, increasing the risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21E076

Manufacturer Palfinger, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 890

 

Summary

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.

 

Remedy

The remedy has not yet been identified. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Palfinger customer service at 1-712-256-9347.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 


General

PALFINGER has become aware of a design issue on the base of the PW crane range (base type S419).

Between the turntable and the balance of the base, we have seen indications that a very localized area is not resisting the stress of normal use over the calculated lifetime of the crane. As a result, some bases have cracked after a few years. Whether a crack develops is largely dependent on applied working cycles and slewing angles at which the crane has been used.

With the implementation of periodic visual inspections pursuant to instructions in the operator’s manual, an immediate failure of the affected component can be prevented.

The performance of such periodic inspections can disclose the existence of a crack at its early, non-dangerous stage.

PALFINGER has decided to initiate mandatory inspections for cracks on the affected component. As described below, cracks smaller than a certain size can be repaired. Bases containing larger cracks must be replaced.

In addition, in order to improve the durability of all of these products, PALFINGER has decided to reinforce all existing bases in this product line. We hope this effort will show PALFINGER’s dedication to customer satisfaction.

Any bases produced in PALFINGER’s factories in Europe after August 15, 2021 have already been modified and do not need reinforcement.

 

Affected Products

Base S419G30SA and its updated design S419G30SB

used on models PW 38001, PW 42001-SH, PW 38001EL, PW 50001-SH

 

Description

Location

The affected area is located between the turntable and the balance. This area is accessible for an inspection without removing the crane, if the crane is mounted behind the cab.

It might be necessary to remove the crane to carry out a repair or a reinforcement if the area is not sufficiently accessible (such as on installations behind the cab).

 


August 19, 2021

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

This notice applies to your vehicle. See attached serial number list.

 

NHTSA Safety Recall No. 21E076

 

Dear Palfinger Dealer:

 

This notice is sent to you in accord with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

 

Palfinger, Inc. has determined that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in certain models of its knuckle boom cranes. The affected models are made with a crane base that may develop cracks early in its working lifecycle that could cause crane failure and uncontrolled movement that could result in serious personal injury or death.

 

Refer to R-NC-2103 for the items covered under this recall. To determine or confirm if your units are included in this recall, compare the serial numbers of your units to those attached to this notice.

 

The procedures for crane base inspection and/or repair are included in the attached R-NC-2103. Visual inspections can be performed by the customer/owner, but your guidance is required to ensure a proper result. All repairs will need to be performed by you, or you can contact Palfinger at 1-800-567-1554 for further assistance. Depending on the extent of the base crack at the time of inspection, required repairs are expected to take anywhere from 30-60 hours.

 

If you have already performed the repairs outlined in the attached R-NC-2103, before receiving this letter, you may be eligible for reimbursement of the cost associated with your pre-notification work covered under this recall. You may contact Palfinger at 1-800-567-1554 for more details.

 

For all cranes that you have leased or sold that are included in this recall, you are required by Federal Law to forward a copy of this notice to their owners by first-class mail within 10 days of your receipt of this notice.

 

For U.S. owners: if after contacting your dealer or Palfinger at 1-800-567-1554, you are still not able to have the safety condition remedied within a reasonable time, you may write to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 or call 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to https://www.safercar.gov.

 

We are sorry to cause this inconvenience; however, we are taking this action in the interest of your safety and that of your customers, as well as to ensure your continued satisfaction with Palfinger products.

 

Thank you for your immediate attention on this important matter.

 

Sincerely,

William J. Fenton, ASQ CMQ/OE
Regional Quality Manager Quality
Regional Operations

 

PALFINGER NORTH AMERICAN REGION
3501 South 11th Street
Council Bluffs, IA | USA

 



1 Affected Product

Equipment

BRANDPART NO.PRODUCTION DATES
PALFINGERKNUCKLE BOOM CRANE

 


10 Associated Documents

Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-3

RCLQRT-21E076-5123.PDF 211.101KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21E076-1914.PDF 211.193KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-3

RCLQRT-21E076-0598.PDF 211.193KB

 


Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2

RCLRPT-21E076-6391.PDF 214.678KB

 


Safety Bulletin

RCSB-21E076-0586.pdf 779.451KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21E076-5725.PDF 213.546KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21E076-9657.pdf 646.983KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21E076-6554.PDF 1658.395KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-21E076-3643.pdf 134.69KB

 


Recall 573 Report – 1/26/2022

RCLRPT-21E076-5475.PDF 214.676KB

 


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