Defect summary
Stellar Industries, Inc. (Stellar) is recalling certain 3200-series cranes manufactured December 26, 2012, to July 25, 2016. The proportional control valve can fail and the valve post may eject from the valve housing.
Consequence
If the valve post ejects, it may be a projectile, injuring the crane operator or others nearby.
Remedy
Stellar will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining bracket to keep the valve from ejecting, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2016. Owners may contact Stellar customer service at 1-800-321-3741. Stellar's number for this recall is TBT-1601.
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.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 16E072000. Text as published by NHTSA.