Defect summary
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.
Consequence
THE MOUNTING BOLTS MAY BE DAMAGED AND THE COUNTERWEIGHT COULD FALL DOWN ON THE ROAD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 07V378000. Text as published by NHTSA.