Recall 08V575000: Tadano america corporation

Report received

Oct 24, 2008

Manufacturer

Tadano america corporation

Potentially affected

18vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This could cause a loss of steering control while driving increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.