Cargotec, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03E031000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E031000 by Cargotec, Inc.. Includes 45 affected units, CARGOTEC/FORK LIFT, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Moffett mounty truck mounted forklifts. these forklifts were installed without a required pressure protection valve. without the pressure protective valve, leakage in the pneumatic system that supplies the mount kit could lead to uncontrolled escape of the air pressure from the trailer's pneumatic system.

Corrective Action

Cargotec will notify its customers and will install the pressure protection valve free of charge. owner notification began may 14, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cargotec at 419-482-6000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E031000

Manufacturer: Cargotec, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-05-07T00:00:00

Subject: Cargotec/fork lift

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 45

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Moffett mounty truck mounted forklifts. these forklifts were installed without a required pressure protection valve. without the pressure protective valve, leakage in the pneumatic system that supplies the mount kit could lead to uncontrolled escape of the air pressure from the trailer's pneumatic system.

Consequence Summary: Low pressure in the trailer's pneumatic system could cause a malfunction in the trailer's air brakes, which could lead to a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action: Cargotec will notify its customers and will install the pressure protection valve free of charge. owner notification began may 14, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cargotec at 419-482-6000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bhfe-v9kj-gang

NHTSA ID: 03E031000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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