NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Crane IR Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2003 Crane IR has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Crane dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Crane IR. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

NHTSA #05V037000

Reported February 4, 2005 · CRANE CARRIER COMPANY

Potentially affected: 42 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN DRILL RIGS AND WELL SERVICE RIGS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), THE AIR BRAKE VALVING INSTALLED ON THE DRIVE AXLES OF CERTAIN TRI-DRIVE AXLE IS INADEQUATE AND IT DOES NOT HAVE THE CORRECT AIR VALVE CONFIGURATION FOR THE RAPID RELEASE AND REAPPLICATION OF AIR NECESSARY FOR THE ABS TO FUNCTION.

Safety consequence

REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO RELAY AIR VALVES SO THAT THE VALVES WILL FACILITATE THE RAPID EXHAUST OF AIR REQUIRED FOR THE ABS SYSTEM TO FUNCTION OPTIMALLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CRANE CARRIER AT 918-832-7305.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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