Knapheide Manufacturing Company: Safety Recalls in 1991

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Knapheide Manufacturing Company in 1991. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.
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June 17, 1991
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:LIFT:WRECKER

BOLT FAILURE, POSSIBLY DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT, COULD OCCUR.
NHTSA ID: 91E026000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 355
Consequence Summary:
FAILURE OF FRONT MOUNTING BOLTS COULD RESULT IN BODYLIFTING OFF FRAME, HOIST FRAME TWISTING AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF IMPROVED QUALITY AND USE ATTACHING HARDWARE TO PREVENT FAILURE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No