PALFINGER PALFINGER KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
PALFINGER KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE
Brand
PALFINGER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Palfinger, Inc. is recalling certain PALFINGER KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE equipment due to equipment:mechanical:boom/crane/ladder issues. A cracked crane base could fail and pull away from the truck mount, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Palfinger, Inc. (Palfinger) is recalling certain Knuckle Boom Cranes, models PW38001, 42001, and 50001. The crane base may crack over time from normal crane use.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A cracked crane base could fail and pull away from the truck mount, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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