Tadano America Corporation is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ATF70G-4
— Recall Campaign #16V592000
Tadano America Corporation (Tadano) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ATF70G-4, ATF100G-4, ATF130G-5, ATF180G-5, ATF220G-5, and ATF400G-6 all-terrain crane trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to October 9, 2015. The affected vehicles may have an improperly assembled air line connection which may result in a sudden loss of mobility or reduced braking.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 58 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V592000
| Manufacturer: | Tadano America Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 10, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V592000 |
| Units affected: | 58 |
- Description:
- Tadano America Corporation (Tadano) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ATF70G-4, ATF100G-4, ATF130G-5, ATF180G-5, ATF220G-5, and ATF400G-6 all-terrain crane trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to October 9, 2015. The affected vehicles may have an improperly assembled air line connection which may result in a sudden loss of mobility or reduced braking.
- Consequeces:
- A loss of air supply resulting in a loss of mobility and reduced braking power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Tadano has notified owners, and dealers will test all of the air connections, repairing the connections as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2016. Owners may contact Tadano customer service at 1-281-869-0030. Tadano's number for this recall is 21602480.
- 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.safercar.gov.