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NHTSA recall 21V847: PALFINGER knuckle boom cranes and wallboard cranes safety defect

PALFINGER, Inc. and PALFINGER USA determined that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety existed in certain models of its knuckle boom cranes and wallboard cranes. NHTSA issued recall 21V847 covering the affected crane models. Owners were instructed to contact PALFINGER for remedy at 1-888-327-4236.

Occurred 2021-11-01 · Titan · Palfinger · Investigated by NHTSA

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  1. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL — Palfinger Knuckle Boom Cranes · https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCMN-21E076-3643.pdf
  2. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL — Palfinger Wallboard Cranes · https://static.oemdtc.com/Recall/21V847/RCONL-21V847-8404.pdf

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What happened in NHTSA recall 21V847: PALFINGER knuckle boom cranes and wallboard cranes safety defect?
PALFINGER, Inc. and PALFINGER USA determined that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety existed in certain models of its knuckle boom cranes and wallboard cranes. NHTSA issued recall 21V847 covering the affected crane models. Owners were instructed to contact PALFINGER for remedy at 1-888-327-4236.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on November 1, 2021 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in NHTSA recall 21V847: PALFINGER knuckle boom cranes and wallboard cranes safety defect?
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Has anyone responded to NHTSA recall 21V847: PALFINGER knuckle boom cranes and wallboard cranes safety defect?
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What is the current status of NHTSA recall 21V847: PALFINGER knuckle boom cranes and wallboard cranes safety defect?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-18

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Last reviewed 2026-07-18

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