NHTSA recall campaign
04E077000
What was wrong
Defect
STELLAR INDUSTRIES CURD SIDE OUTRIGGERS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH STELLAR CRANES PURCHASED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. THE REINFORCEMENT PLATES USED ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE CURBSIDE HORIZONTAL OUTRIGGER BEAM MAY BE MADE FROM MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT MEET ENGINEERING STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
Risk
IF THE OUTRIGGER BEAM CONTAINS DEFECTIVE MATERIAL, THE BEAM MAY BEND WITHOUT WARNING WHEN SUBJECTED TO HEAVY LOADS POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
STELLAR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BEAM IF NECESSARY AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT STELLAR AT 1-800-321-3741.
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Affected vehicles
0 entriesNHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.