Campaign 22E-067

Welds on the stabilizer beams may crack over time, or break under load

Defect summary

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. (IMT) is recalling certain Hydraulic Loaders, model 42684 and part number 6390121. The welds on the stabilizer beams may crack over time, or break under load.

Consequence

A cracked or broken stabilizer beam can cause the vehicle to tip, or disengage the load, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the stabilizer beams, free of charge. Vehicle manufacturers were notified September 23, 2022. Owners may contact IMT customer service at 1-877-751-4222. IMT's number for this recall is TB2022001-IMY dist.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22E067000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 22E-067
Make	Model	Model years
IMT	42684	Year not stated

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

23E-042 May 31, 2023
Stabilizer beams may have welds that crack over time and break under load
17E-067 Nov 13, 2017
These cranes have incorrect stabilizer arm locking pins that may not engage properly allowing the stabilizer arm to extend from the side of the…
16E-012 Feb 17, 2016
Affected cranes have a valve bank cover that may crack and fall from the crane while the crane is being transported
16V-088 Feb 16, 2016
Affected vehicles are fitted with IMT Series III cranes, models 6000, 7500, 8600, 9500, 10000, 12000, and 14000, which have a valve bank cover…