The defect
Equipment Technology, L.L.C. (ETI) is recalling certain 2020 ETI ETC 37 IH vehicles. Due to improper welds and the thickness of the steel boom tubes, the aerial platform may unexpectedly fall.
The risk
An aerial lift platform collapse can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Equipment Technology will notify owners and will replace the boom tubes on all affected aerial lift trucks at ETI's facility, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020. Owners may contact ETI customer service at 1-405-748-3841.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| ETI ETC 37 IH | 2020 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETI ETC 37 IH | 2020 | 0 | 3 |
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020