SteeringRecall 08V-575 · Tadano vehicles
TADANO AMERICA CORPORATION recall 08V-575 covers 18 Tadano vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V575000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TADANO IS RECALLING 31 MY 2005-2007 ATF160G-5 AND MY 2006-2007 ATF220G-5 ALL TERRAIN, 5 AXLE CRANES. THE STEERING LEVER MOUNT PIN FOR THE FIRST AXLE CAN BREAK.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE STEERING LEVER MOUNT PIN TO A BIGGER SIZE WITH SUFFICIENT STRENGTH AND CHANGE THE STEERING LEVER BY REPLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PIN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TADANO AT 1-281-869-0030.
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.