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NHTSA Recall 05V381000: Linkages (steering)

CRANE CARRIER COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 46 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Crane C2.

46
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
2005
owners notified (September 6)
NHTSA campaign05V381000
ComponentSTEERING › LINKAGES
Report receivedAugust 29, 2005
Owner notificationSeptember 6, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 05V381000

Make and modelModel years
Crane C22005
Crane LDT22005
Crane LET22005
Crane Oet2005
Crane Ws2005

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.