Recalls for 1996 Crane Ifl

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2002-09-05
Description
On certain tag and pusher axle assemblies purchased from ridewell, the axle assemblies have an actual weight rating less than that specified on the label and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.5, certification.

Consequence
Loading the tag/pusher axle to the gawr label rating or loading the vehicle to the gvwr label rating will cause the pusher/tag axle to be overloaded.

Corrective Action
Crane will provide owners with replacement vehicle certification labels and installation instructions.  Owner notification began october 4, 2002.  Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact crane at 1-918-832-7333.

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Posted on: 1997-02-04
Description
The transmission range selector pad will indicate a drive range when the transmission is actually in neutral.

Consequence
This condition can allow the vehicle to roll when the brakes are released increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Crane carrier will provide owners with a warning label to be placed by the transmission shift pad.

Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin february 28, 1997.  Note:owners who do not receive a warning label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact crane carrier at 1-918-836-1651.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.