StructureRecall 07V-378 · 2006–2007 Tadano ATF65G-4
TADANO AMERICA CORPORATION recall 07V-378 covers 15 2006–2007 Tadano ATF65G-4 for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on August 27, 2007.
Source: NHTSA recall 07V378000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN ALL TERRAIN 4-AXLE CRANES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE COUNTERWEIGHT MAY FALL ON THE ROAD DUE TO LOOSE MOUNTING BOLTS.
The risk
THE MOUNTING BOLTS MAY BE DAMAGED AND THE COUNTERWEIGHT COULD FALL DOWN ON THE ROAD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL CONNECT THE COUNTERWEIGHT WITH THE MECHANICAL SUPPORT AND CHANGE THE MOUNTING BOLTS TO STRONGER ONES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 23, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TADANO AT 1-281-869-0030.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.