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.
STELLAR INDUSTRIES – STELLAR/OUTRIGGER BEAMS CAN BEND UNDER LOAD
| Report Received Date | 10/06/2004 |
| NHTSA ID | 04E077000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 124 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=04E077000) |
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