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2006 Crane Ws

Component

Visibility:Windshield

Consequence of Defect

certain truck chassis cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, 'glazing materials.' the windshield installed was solid tempered glass instead of the intended laminated glass.

Corrective Action

a failure of the tempered glass would allow small pieces of glass to enter the driver's compartment causing possible injury to the driver and loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

crane carrier will inspect the windshield glass to determine if it requires replacement. crane will then locate or assist in locating an automotive glass specialty shop in the customer's area and will authorize the repair. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact crane carrier at 1-918-832-7305.

2005 Crane Ws

Component

Visibility:Windshield

Consequence of Defect

certain truck chassis cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, 'glazing materials.' the windshield installed was solid tempered glass instead of the intended laminated glass.

Corrective Action

a failure of the tempered glass would allow small pieces of glass to enter the driver's compartment causing possible injury to the driver and loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

crane carrier will inspect the windshield glass to determine if it requires replacement. crane will then locate or assist in locating an automotive glass specialty shop in the customer's area and will authorize the repair. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact crane carrier at 1-918-832-7305.

2005 Crane Ws

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

on certain drill rigs and well service rigs equipped with bendix antilock brake system (abs), the air brake valving installed on the drive axles of certain tri-drive axle is inadequate and it does not have the correct air valve configuration for the rapid release and reapplication of air necessary for the abs to function.

Corrective Action

reduced braking performance could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install two relay air valves so that the valves will facilitate the rapid exhaust of air required for the abs system to function optimally free of charge. the recall began on february 11, 2005. owners may contact crane carrier at 918-832-7305.

2005 Crane Ws

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 Ws

Component

Visibility:Windshield

Consequence of Defect

certain truck chassis cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, 'glazing materials.' the windshield installed was solid tempered glass instead of the intended laminated glass.

Corrective Action

a failure of the tempered glass would allow small pieces of glass to enter the driver's compartment causing possible injury to the driver and loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

crane carrier will inspect the windshield glass to determine if it requires replacement. crane will then locate or assist in locating an automotive glass specialty shop in the customer's area and will authorize the repair. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact crane carrier at 1-918-832-7305.

2004 Crane Ws

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

on certain drill rigs and well service rigs equipped with bendix antilock brake system (abs), the air brake valving installed on the drive axles of certain tri-drive axle is inadequate and it does not have the correct air valve configuration for the rapid release and reapplication of air necessary for the abs to function.

Corrective Action

reduced braking performance could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install two relay air valves so that the valves will facilitate the rapid exhaust of air required for the abs system to function optimally free of charge. the recall began on february 11, 2005. owners may contact crane carrier at 918-832-7305.