Harsco Rail | NHTSA Recall #12E055000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12E055000 by Harsco Rail. Affecting accessory hy-rail hr4000 series b and hy-rail hr4100 series b rear guide wheel units, within the serial number range 60100 through 63494 Includes 76 affected units, Possible insufficient weld on Hy-Rail Guide Wheel, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

accessory hy-rail hr4000 series b and hy-rail hr4100 series b rear guide wheel units, within the serial number range 60100 through 63494

Defect Summary

Harsco rail is recalling certain accessory hy-rail hr4000 series b and hy-rail hr4100 series b rear guide wheel units, within the serial number range 60100 through 63494. these units are installed for use on various work trucks to enable the vehicle to travel on railroad tracks. the potentially affected units may have been manufactured with an insufficient weld on the upper structure.

Corrective Action

Notification to owners began on december 10, 2012. authorized repair facilities will weld on a retrofit kit, free of charge. for more information, owners may contact harsco rail at 1-803-822-9160.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12E055000

Manufacturer: Harsco Rail

Report Received Date: 2012-12-19T00:00:00

Subject: Possible insufficient weld on hy-rail guide wheel

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 76

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Harsco rail is recalling certain accessory hy-rail hr4000 series b and hy-rail hr4100 series b rear guide wheel units, within the serial number range 60100 through 63494. these units are installed for use on various work trucks to enable the vehicle to travel on railroad tracks. the potentially affected units may have been manufactured with an insufficient weld on the upper structure.

Consequence Summary: If the weld fails on the guide wheel unit while the vehicle is traveling on a roadway, it could create a potential road hazard, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Notification to owners began on december 10, 2012. authorized repair facilities will weld on a retrofit kit, free of charge. for more information, owners may contact harsco rail at 1-803-822-9160.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12E055000

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