NHTSA Recall 21V847000: Boom/crane/ladder (equipment)
Palfinger USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 316 vehicles. It affects 2015–2021 Palfinger Material Handling Cranes.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V847000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › BOOM/CRANE/LADDER |
| Report received | October 27, 2021 |
| Owner notification | December 29, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Palfinger USA, LLC (Palfinger) is recalling certain 2015-2021 PW32001, PW32001-A, PW32001-SLE, PW35001, PW35001-SH, PW38001, PW42001, and PW50001 cranes. The shear plates may develop fatigue cracks.
Safety risk
The cracks may cause the shear plate to fail, allowing the boom tip and any attached load to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Palfinger will inspect the cranes, and convert to an updated mounting design, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on December 29, 2021. Owners may contact Palfinger customer service at 1-419-448-8156.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V847000
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.