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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V575📅 Nov 3, 2008

2006–2007 Tadano ATF160G-5 & 2006–2007 Tadano ATF220G-5 + 1 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Tadano is recalling 31 my 2005-2007 ATF160G-5 and my 2006-2007 ATF220G-5 all terrain, 5 axle cranes . The steering lever mount pin for the first axle CAN break.

💥 The risk

This could cause a loss of steering control while driving increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will change the steering lever mount pin to a bigger size with sufficient strength and change the steering lever by replacement of the mounting pin. The recall began on november 17, 2008. Owners may contact tadano at 1-281-869-0030.

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
08V575000
Manufacturer
TADANO AMERICA CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
18
Component
STEERING
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 17, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V575 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V575?

2006–2007 Tadano ATF160G-5 & 2006–2007 Tadano ATF220G-5 + 1 more. 18 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Tadano dealer to book the free repair.