Tadano Atf70g-4 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 10, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Tadano America Corporation recalls 2013–2015 Tadano — 6 models

Recall number

16V592000

Brand / firm

Tadano

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 58 units

Why it was recalled

A loss of air supply resulting in a loss of mobility and reduced braking power can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Tadano America Corporation (Tadano) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ATF70G-4, ATF100G-4, ATF130G-5, ATF180G-5, ATF220G-5, and ATF400G-6 all-terrain crane trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to October 9, 2015. The affected vehicles may have an improperly assembled air line connection which may result in a sudden loss of mobility or reduced braking.

What to do

Tadano has notified owners, and dealers will test all of the air connections, repairing the connections as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2016. Owners may contact Tadano customer service at 1-281-869-0030. Tadano's number for this recall is 21602480.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.