2021 Palfinger Material Handling Cranes

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Official recalls

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21V847000 · Equipment:mechanical:boom/crane/ladder

Oct 27, 2021

Palfinger USA, LLC (Palfinger) is recalling certain 2015-2021 PW32001, PW32001-A, PW32001-SLE, PW35001, PW35001-SH, PW38001, PW42001, and PW50001 cranes. The shear plates may develop fatigue cracks.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The cracks may cause the shear plate to fail, allowing the boom tip and any attached load to fall, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Palfinger will inspect the cranes, and convert to an updated mounting design, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on December 29, 2021. Owners may contact Palfinger customer service at 1-419-448-8156.

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