2004–2006 Crane WS recall: windows, wipers & mirrors
⚠️ What's wrong
Certain truck chassis cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, 'glazing materials.' the windshield installed was solid tempered glass instead of the intended laminated glass.
💥 The risk
A failure of the tempered glass would allow small pieces of glass to enter the driver's compartment causing possible injury to the driver and loss of vehicle control.
🔧 The fix
Crane carrier will inspect the windshield glass to determine if it requires replacement. Crane will then locate or assist in locating an automotive glass specialty shop in the customer's area and will authorize the repair. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact crane carrier at 1-918-832-7305.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V074000
- Manufacturer
- CRANE CARRIER COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 17
- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 3, 2006
- Built
- Sep 3, 2004 – Feb 28, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.