2005 Crane Ws Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 Crane Ws. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 Crane Ws
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Windshield (visibility)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Linkages (steering)
On certain cab and chassis ready-mix, hay hauler, refuse and well service vehicles, there may be material flaws in the drag link assemblies.
Remedy: 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.
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Antilock (service brakes)
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.
Remedy: 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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2005 Crane Ws. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Crane Ws model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Crane Ws model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Crane Ws | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Crane Ws | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Crane Ws | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Crane Ws
How do I know if my 2005 Crane Ws has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2005 Crane Ws; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Crane dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V037000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Crane models
- Packer1 complaints
- C20 complaints
- Chassis0 complaints
- Coe0 complaints
- Crane0 complaints
- Dr0 complaints
- DR201040 complaints
- Ifl0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.