Crane LET2 recalls by model year

Reported: 2008-02-01 (February 1, 2008) · Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

CRANE CARRIER IS RECALLING 672 MY 1999-2001 COE,MY 1999-2002 LDT, MY 2001-2007 LDT2, MY 1998-2003 LET, AND MY 2001-2007 LET2 REFUSE CAB AND CHASSIS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING WAS SLOWER THAN REQUIRED.

Consequence: THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS, INCLUDING AIR-OVER-HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, TO ENSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.

Remedy: CRANE WILL REPLACE SEVERAL FITTINGS AND HOSES WHICH WILL INCREASE THE AIR FLOW AND SUBSEQUENTLY IMPROVE THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CRANE CARRIER AT 918-832-7305.

Reported: 2003-05-01 (May 1, 2003) · Model years: 2003

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIFIC COMBINATION OF REYCO SUSPENSION, EATON DRIVE AXLE, AND BENDIX SLACK ADJUSTERS, THE FAILURE OF A DRIVE AXLE SLACK ADJUSTER TO AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST AS REQUIRED TO COMPENSATE FOR BRAKE WEAR, WILL CAUSE AN OUT OF ADJUSTMENT CONDITION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS AND IS NOT IDENTIFIED AND CORRECTED THROUGH NORMAL INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE, THE SLACK ADJUSTER WILL OVER-ROTATE AND MAY CONTACT THE SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING SADDLE.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, BRAKING PERFORMANCE WILL BE INHIBITED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: CRANE CARRIER WILL SUPPLY, AT NO CHARGE, GUNITE SLACK ADJUSTERS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO REPLACE THE EXISTING BENDIX SLACK ADJUSTERS ON THE DRIVE AXLE. THE INSTALLING FACILITY WILL BE REIMBURSED BY CRANE FOR ONE (1) HOUR LABOR PER VEHICLE AT THEIR POSTED LABOR RATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CRANE AT 1-918-832-7305.

Reported: 2003-05-15 (May 15, 2003) · Model years: 2003

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRECTLY DETECT A THROTTLE PLATE ACTUATOR FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION.

Consequence: IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: BOTH UNITS HAVE ALREADY HAD THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION REPLACED.

Reported: 2004-05-06 (May 6, 2004) · Model years: 2003, 2004

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GALAXY DISC TRUCK WHEELS, SIZE 22.5" X 9", A FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS CAN OCCUR.

Consequence: IF THE WHEELS ARE NOT IDENTIFIED AND REPLACED A SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE WHEEL MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

Remedy: GALAXY IS HANDLING ALL OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. GALAXY WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE WHEELS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GALAXY TIRE AT 1-800-343-3276 OR CRANE AT 1-918-836-1651.

Reported: 2005-08-26 (August 26, 2005) · Model years: 2005

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL AND AN ACCESS PLUG IN THE CAB SHEET METAL.

Consequence: THE THROTTLE PEDAL MAY CONTACT THE ACCESS PLUG AND NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: CRANE CARRIER WILL RELOCATE THE THROTTLE PEDAL AT NO CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CRANE CARRIER AT 1-918-832-7305.

Reported: 2005-08-29 (August 29, 2005) · Model years: 2005

ON CERTAIN CAB AND CHASSIS READY-MIX, HAY HAULER, REFUSE AND WELL SERVICE VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE MATERIAL FLAWS IN THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES.

Consequence: A FAILURE OF THE DRAG LINK MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: CRANE CARRIER WILL SUPPLY AND INSTALL, AT NO CHARGE, A REPLACEMENT DRAG LINK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CRANE CARRIER AT 1-918-836-7305.

Reported: 2007-08-24 (August 24, 2007) · Model years: 2007

ON CERTAIN REFUSE PACKER TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 OR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, A FUEL PUMP FAILURE WILL DILUTE THE ENGINE OIL WITH FUEL AND CAUSE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL AND EXCESSIVE SMOKE.

Consequence: LOSS OF THROTTLE CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH AND FUEL LEAKAGE. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: CRANE CARRIER WILL WORK WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP ON AFFECTED CHASSIS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR CRANE CARRIER AT 918-832-7305.

Reported: 2008-09-16 (September 16, 2008) · Model years: 2007, 2008

CRANE CARRIER IS RECALLING 16 MY 2007-2008 LDT2 AND LET2 REFUSE PACKERVEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH C7 OR C9 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: CRANE CARRIER IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR (PLEASE SEE 08E042). CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP PLUG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT-1-800-447-4986 OR CRANE CARRIER AT 1-918-836-1651.

Reported: 2014-03-14 (March 14, 2014) · Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Crane Carrier Company (Crane) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 LET2, COE, LDT2, and LE2 refuse vehicles manufactured April 16, 2008, through February 28, 2014, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

Consequence: The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Remedy: Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Customers may contact contact Crane at 1-918-832-7305 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357.

Reported: 2015-05-27 (May 27, 2015) · Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

Crane Carrier Company (Crane Carrier) is recalling certain model year 2008-2015 COE, LDT2, and LET2 trucks manufactured February 25, 2008, to May 20, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

Consequence: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Crane Carrier, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Crane Carrier customer service at 1-918-836-1651 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357.

Reported: 2012-02-02 (February 2, 2012) · Model years: 2009

CRANE CARRIER IS RECALLING THREE MODEL YEAR 2009 LET2 HEV, CAB AND CHASSIS UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 24, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, AND EQUIPPED WITH ELFA TRACTION DRIVE MOTORS. THE ELECTRIC MOTOR’S SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL MAY BE MISINTERPRETED BY THE MOTOR CONTROLLER AND MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE LURCHING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE RANGE SELECTED WITH THE SHIFTER.

Consequence: THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE MAY CAUSE A COLLISION WITH A PERSON OR OBJECT, LEADING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: CRANE CARRIER NOTIFIED THE OWNER OF THE THREE UNITS ON JANUARY 26, 2012. CRANE CARRIER WILL CONDUCT THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN, FREE OF CHARGE.

Reported: 2011-04-13 (April 13, 2011) · Model years: 2010, 2011

CRANE CARRIER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011DR, LET2,OET, WS, AND MODEL YEAR 2010 LDT2 CAB AND CHASSIS UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 18, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC AIR BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS.

Consequence: SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: CRANE CARRIER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND ACCURIDE/GUNITE WILL CONDUCT THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND REPLACE THE SUBJECT SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCURIDE AT 1-800-677-3786 OR CRANE CARRIER AT 1-918-832-7305.

Reported: 2014-09-04 (September 4, 2014) · Model years: 2013

Crane Carrier Company (Crane) is recalling certain model year 2013 LET2 and LDT2 vehicles manufactured June 30, 2014, to July 31, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.

Consequence: If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Crane, and Cummins service centers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2014. Owners may contact Crane customer service at 1-918-836-1651. Owners may also contact Cummins at 1-800-223-4583. Cummins number for this recall is C1545.

Reported: 2017-08-29 (August 29, 2017) · Model years: 2015, 2016

Crane Carrier Company (Crane Carrier) is recalling certain 2015-2016 LET2 vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Crane Carrier will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2017. Owners may contact Crane Carrier customer service at 1-918-286-2300. Crane Carrier's number for this recall is 17E041.

Reported: 2021-12-20 (December 20, 2021) · Model years: 2019, 2020

Crane Carrier Company (Crane Carrier) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LET2 vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injector for cylinders four, five, and six may be susceptible to cracking, resulting in a high-pressure fuel leak.

Consequence: A high-pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Cummins will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 1, 2022. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Crane Carrier's number for this recall is C2532.

Reported: 2021-03-11 (March 11, 2021) · Model years: 2020

Crane Carrier Company (Crane Carrier) is recalling certain 2020-2021 LET2 vehicles equipped with certain SL-4 Brake Light Pressure switches. When air pressure is supplied to the brake light switch it may leak, possibly causing the internal electrical contacts to become jammed.

Consequence: Jammed electrical contacts in the brake light switch can cause the brake lights to remain illuminated, or fail to illuminate. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Crane Carrier will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch manufacturing date, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2021. Owners may contact Crane Carrier customer service at 1-877-546-2537.

Reported: 2021-08-24 (August 24, 2021) · Model years: 2020

Crane Carrier Company (Crane Carrier) is recalling certain 2020-2021 LET2 vehicles equipped with L9 Diesel Engines, equipped with remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed on October 6, 2021. Owners may contact Crane Carrier's customer service at 1-877-546-2537.

Reported: 2022-08-08 (August 8, 2022) · Model years: 2022

Crane Carrier Company (Crane Carrier) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LET2 and LNT vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.

Consequence: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 1, 2022. Owners may contact Crane Carrier's customer service at 330-308-6700.