Other: labelsRecall 02V-231 · Crane vehicles

CRANE CARRIER COMPANY recall 02V-231 covers 86 Crane vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 2002.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected868 models

ReportedSep 5, 2002Owners notified Oct 4, 2002

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 02V231000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN TAG AND PUSHER AXLE ASSEMBLIES PURCHASED FROM RIDEWELL, THE AXLE ASSEMBLIES HAVE AN ACTUAL WEIGHT RATING LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED ON THE LABEL AND THEREFORE FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567.5, "CERTIFICATION."

The risk

LOADING THE TAG/PUSHER AXLE TO THE GAWR LABEL RATING OR LOADING THE VEHICLE TO THE GVWR LABEL RATING WILL CAUSE THE PUSHER/TAG AXLE TO BE OVERLOADED.

What to do

The fix

CRANE WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH REPLACEMENT VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CRANE AT 1-918-832-7333.

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

8 models

Vehicles in this recall

Crane COE1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Crane DR201041996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Crane IFL1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Crane IRL1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Crane LDT21996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Crane LET1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Crane LET21996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Crane PLDT21996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Built from March 20, 1996 to June 4, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.