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2017 Palfinger Material Handling Cranes Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2017 Palfinger Material Handling Cranes has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Palfinger dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Palfinger Material Handling Cranes. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
NHTSA #21V847000Reported October 27, 2021 · Palfinger USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 316 vehicles
Defect description
Palfinger USA, LLC (Palfinger) is recalling certain 2015-2021 PW32001, PW32001-A, PW32001-SLE, PW35001, PW35001-SH, PW38001, PW42001, and PW50001 cranes. The shear plates may develop fatigue cracks.
Safety consequence
The cracks may cause the shear plate to fail, allowing the boom tip and any attached load to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Palfinger will inspect the cranes, and convert to an updated mounting design, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on December 29, 2021. Owners may contact Palfinger customer service at 1-419-448-8156.
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.
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