HY-RAIL HY-RAIL HR4000 SERIES B UNIT Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
HY-RAIL HR4000 SERIES B UNIT
Brand
HY-RAIL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Harsco Rail is recalling certain HY-RAIL HR4000 SERIES B UNIT equipment due to equipment issues. If the weld fails on the guide wheel unit while the vehicle is traveling on a roadway, it could create a potential road hazard, increasing the risk of.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Harsco Rail is recalling certain accessory HY-RAIL HR4000 series B and HY-RAIL HR4100 series B rear guide wheel units, within the serial number range 60100 through 63494. These units are installed for use on various work trucks to enable the vehicle to travel on railroad tracks. The potentially affected units may have been manufactured with an insufficient weld on the upper structure.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the weld fails on the guide wheel unit while the vehicle is traveling on a roadway, it could create a potential road hazard, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Notification to owners began on December 10, 2012. Authorized repair facilities will weld on a retrofit kit, free of charge. For more information, owners may contact Harsco Rail at 1-803-822-9160.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026