Vehicle recall 05V381000 · August 29, 2005
Crane C2, LDT2 and 3 more models
On certain cab and chassis ready-mix, hay hauler, refuse and well service vehicles, there may be material flaws in the drag link assemblies.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain cab and chassis ready-mix, hay hauler, refuse and well service vehicles, there may be material flaws in the drag link assemblies.
- Consequence
- A failure of the drag link may cause a loss of steering control, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Crane carrier will supply and install, at no charge, a replacement drag link. The recall began on September 6, 2005. Owners may contact crane carrier at 1-918-836-7305.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V381000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 29, 2005
- Filed by
- CRANE CARRIER COMPANY
- Owner notification
- September 6, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 46
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Crane C2 (2005): 2005
- Crane LDT2 (2005): 2005
- Crane LET2 (2005): 2005
- Crane OET (2005): 2005
- Crane WS (2005): 2005
Has your Crane been repaired?
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