Crane LET2 (2015-2016): Steering
Recall 17V525000 · Aug 29, 2017 · Crane Carrier Company
61
vehicles affected
61
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V525000
- Date
- Aug 29, 2017
- Maker
- Crane Carrier Company
- Units affected
- 61
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly; Steering
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V525000?
1 model: Crane LET2 (2015-2016), about 61 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V525000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.