_Incident · Recall_

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

Canonical ID: `9a8493d9-6b93-44df-9bef-29a0082bfdf6`

- **Occurred:** 2021-11-01
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Palfinger](/companies/palfinger.md) (id: `f8c4de48-c773-4e93-999e-b92a418eca26`)

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.

## Sources (2)

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

## Common questions

### 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.

### Who was involved in NHTSA recall 21V847: PALFINGER knuckle boom cranes and wallboard cranes safety defect?

The incident is recorded as involving Palfinger on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to NHTSA recall 21V847: PALFINGER knuckle boom cranes and wallboard cranes safety defect?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### 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.


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