Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder (Hiab)
Vehicle equipment recall 26E-047. NHTSA received Hiab USA Inc.’s report on Jul 22, 2026.
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The short answer
NHTSA received Hiab USA Inc.’s report on Jul 22, 2026. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 28, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
A cracked weld may result in the collapse of the crane column when in use, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or others nearby.
Hiab USA Inc.
(Hiab) is recalling certain K-HiPro 425 and K-HiPro 505 cranes.
Under certain operating conditions, over time the weld between the column pillar and the main plate may fatigue and crack.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder.
What should you do?
Hiab will inspect crane operating data and replace the columns as necessary, free of charge. For cranes that are inspected but do not require a replacement, Hiab will regularly monitor the column and replace as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hiab customer service at (844) 442-2911.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 996 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.
- Hiab K-Hipro 505NHTSA gives no dates made
- Hiab K-Hipro 425NHTSA gives no dates made
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Hiab USA Inc..
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 28, 2026.