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2005 Crane Ldt2

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles, a mechanical interference may exist between the throttle pedal and an access plug in the cab sheet metal.

Corrective Action

the throttle pedal may contact the access plug and not return to the idle position causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

crane carrier will relocate the throttle pedal at no charge. the recall began september 17, 2005. owners may contact crane carrier at 1-918-832-7305.

2005 Crane Ldt2

Component

Steering:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

on certain cab and chassis ready-mix, hay hauler, refuse and well service vehicles, there may be material flaws in the drag link assemblies.

Corrective Action

a failure of the drag link may cause a loss of steering control, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

crane carrier will supply and install, at no charge, a replacement drag link. the recall began on september 6, 2005. owners may contact crane carrier at 1-918-836-7305.

2004 Crane Ldt2

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles equipped with galaxy disc truck wheels, size 22.5" x 9", a failure of these wheels can occur.

Corrective Action

if the wheels are not identified and replaced a sudden failure of the wheel may occur without warning possibly resulting in a vehicle crash which could cause serious injury or even death.

Recall Notes

galaxy is handling all owner notification and remedy for this campaign. galaxy will notify its customers and replace the wheels. owners should contact galaxy tire at 1-800-343-3276 or crane at 1-918-836-1651.

2003 Crane Ldt2

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic

Consequence of Defect

on certain trailers equipped with a specific combination of reyco suspension, eaton drive axle, and bendix slack adjusters, the failure of a drive axle slack adjuster to automatically adjust as required to compensate for brake wear, will cause an out of adjustment condition. if this condition occurs and is not identified and corrected through normal inspections and maintenance, the slack adjuster will over-rotate and may contact the suspension lower spring saddle.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, braking performance will be inhibited, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

crane carrier will supply, at no charge, gunite slack adjusters and installation instructions to replace the existing bendix slack adjusters on the drive axle. the installing facility will be reimbursed by crane for one (1) hour labor per vehicle at their posted labor rate. owner notification began on june 10, 2003. owners should contact crane at 1-918-832-7305.

2003 Crane Ldt2

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles equipped with galaxy disc truck wheels, size 22.5" x 9", a failure of these wheels can occur.

Corrective Action

if the wheels are not identified and replaced a sudden failure of the wheel may occur without warning possibly resulting in a vehicle crash which could cause serious injury or even death.

Recall Notes

galaxy is handling all owner notification and remedy for this campaign. galaxy will notify its customers and replace the wheels. owners should contact galaxy tire at 1-800-343-3276 or crane at 1-918-836-1651.

2002 Crane Ldt2

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic

Consequence of Defect

on certain trailers equipped with a specific combination of reyco suspension, eaton drive axle, and bendix slack adjusters, the failure of a drive axle slack adjuster to automatically adjust as required to compensate for brake wear, will cause an out of adjustment condition. if this condition occurs and is not identified and corrected through normal inspections and maintenance, the slack adjuster will over-rotate and may contact the suspension lower spring saddle.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, braking performance will be inhibited, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

crane carrier will supply, at no charge, gunite slack adjusters and installation instructions to replace the existing bendix slack adjusters on the drive axle. the installing facility will be reimbursed by crane for one (1) hour labor per vehicle at their posted labor rate. owner notification began on june 10, 2003. owners should contact crane at 1-918-832-7305.

2002 Crane Ldt2

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain tag and pusher axle assemblies purchased from ridewell, the axle assemblies have an actual weight rating less than that specified on the label and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.5, "certification."

Corrective Action

loading the tag/pusher axle to the gawr label rating or loading the vehicle to the gvwr label rating will cause the pusher/tag axle to be overloaded.

Recall Notes

crane will provide owners with replacement vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. owner notification began october 4, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact crane at 1-918-832-7333.

2001 Crane Ldt2

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic

Consequence of Defect

on certain trailers equipped with a specific combination of reyco suspension, eaton drive axle, and bendix slack adjusters, the failure of a drive axle slack adjuster to automatically adjust as required to compensate for brake wear, will cause an out of adjustment condition. if this condition occurs and is not identified and corrected through normal inspections and maintenance, the slack adjuster will over-rotate and may contact the suspension lower spring saddle.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, braking performance will be inhibited, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

crane carrier will supply, at no charge, gunite slack adjusters and installation instructions to replace the existing bendix slack adjusters on the drive axle. the installing facility will be reimbursed by crane for one (1) hour labor per vehicle at their posted labor rate. owner notification began on june 10, 2003. owners should contact crane at 1-918-832-7305.

2001 Crane Ldt2

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain tag and pusher axle assemblies purchased from ridewell, the axle assemblies have an actual weight rating less than that specified on the label and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.5, "certification."

Corrective Action

loading the tag/pusher axle to the gawr label rating or loading the vehicle to the gvwr label rating will cause the pusher/tag axle to be overloaded.

Recall Notes

crane will provide owners with replacement vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. owner notification began october 4, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact crane at 1-918-832-7333.

2000 Crane Ldt2

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic

Consequence of Defect

on certain trailers equipped with a specific combination of reyco suspension, eaton drive axle, and bendix slack adjusters, the failure of a drive axle slack adjuster to automatically adjust as required to compensate for brake wear, will cause an out of adjustment condition. if this condition occurs and is not identified and corrected through normal inspections and maintenance, the slack adjuster will over-rotate and may contact the suspension lower spring saddle.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, braking performance will be inhibited, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.

Recall Notes

crane carrier will supply, at no charge, gunite slack adjusters and installation instructions to replace the existing bendix slack adjusters on the drive axle. the installing facility will be reimbursed by crane for one (1) hour labor per vehicle at their posted labor rate. owner notification began on june 10, 2003. owners should contact crane at 1-918-832-7305.

2000 Crane Ldt2

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain tag and pusher axle assemblies purchased from ridewell, the axle assemblies have an actual weight rating less than that specified on the label and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.5, "certification."

Corrective Action

loading the tag/pusher axle to the gawr label rating or loading the vehicle to the gvwr label rating will cause the pusher/tag axle to be overloaded.

Recall Notes

crane will provide owners with replacement vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. owner notification began october 4, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact crane at 1-918-832-7333.

1999 Crane Ldt2

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain tag and pusher axle assemblies purchased from ridewell, the axle assemblies have an actual weight rating less than that specified on the label and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.5, "certification."

Corrective Action

loading the tag/pusher axle to the gawr label rating or loading the vehicle to the gvwr label rating will cause the pusher/tag axle to be overloaded.

Recall Notes

crane will provide owners with replacement vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. owner notification began october 4, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact crane at 1-918-832-7333.

1998 Crane Ldt2

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain tag and pusher axle assemblies purchased from ridewell, the axle assemblies have an actual weight rating less than that specified on the label and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.5, "certification."

Corrective Action

loading the tag/pusher axle to the gawr label rating or loading the vehicle to the gvwr label rating will cause the pusher/tag axle to be overloaded.

Recall Notes

crane will provide owners with replacement vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. owner notification began october 4, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact crane at 1-918-832-7333.

1997 Crane Ldt2

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain tag and pusher axle assemblies purchased from ridewell, the axle assemblies have an actual weight rating less than that specified on the label and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.5, "certification."

Corrective Action

loading the tag/pusher axle to the gawr label rating or loading the vehicle to the gvwr label rating will cause the pusher/tag axle to be overloaded.

Recall Notes

crane will provide owners with replacement vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. owner notification began october 4, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact crane at 1-918-832-7333.

1996 Crane Ldt2

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

on certain tag and pusher axle assemblies purchased from ridewell, the axle assemblies have an actual weight rating less than that specified on the label and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.5, "certification."

Corrective Action

loading the tag/pusher axle to the gawr label rating or loading the vehicle to the gvwr label rating will cause the pusher/tag axle to be overloaded.

Recall Notes

crane will provide owners with replacement vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. owner notification began october 4, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact crane at 1-918-832-7333.