Palfinger · United States · Mod
Palfinger Knuckle Boom Crane: Equipment — boom/crane/ladder
Affects Palfinger Knuckle Boom Crane · — — about 894 vehicles.
The hazard
A cracked crane base could fail and pull away from the truck mount, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Palfinger will provide inspection and welding instructions for a certified welder to repair any visible cracks and weld a reinforcement plate onto the connection plate on the base as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed on August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Palfinger customer service at 1-712-256-9347.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational