2004 Crane Dr Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V218000
Manufacturer: CRANE CARRIER COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: June 10th, 1999
Manufactured End Date: April 15th, 2005
Date of Owner Notification: May 26th, 2005

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN MOBILE DRILL RIG CAB AND CHASSIS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' ON CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT WITH 4 AND 5 AXLE CONFIGURATION WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS OF 80,000 TO 120,000 POUNDS, DURING TESTING THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM THAT RELATES TO APPLICATION TIMING, RELEASE TIMING AND RESERVOIR VOLUME DID NOT PASS THE TEST RESULTS.

Consequence Summary:
THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AS A RESULT. IF THIS WARNING IS NOT HEEDED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Summary:
SELECT FITTINGS, HOSES AND ONE RESERVOIR IN THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED. CRANE CARRIER WILL SUPPLY ALL NECESSARY PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND WILL REIMBURSE THE REPAIRING FACILITY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CRANE AT 918-832-7305.

Recall 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.