Hiab recalls K-HiPro 425 and K-HiPro 505 cranes over weld that can crack and cause column collapse
Over time, the weld between the crane's column pillar and main plate may wear out and crack, which could make the column collapse during use and injure the operator or people nearby.
What to do
Owners can contact Hiab customer service at (844) 442-2911. Hiab will check crane operating data and replace the column if needed, free of charge.
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Recall details
- Product
- Hiab K-Hipro 505, K-Hipro 425
- Company
- Hiab USA Inc.
- Hazard
- 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.
- Units
- 996 pieces of equipment
- Owner notification
- September 11, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 22, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26E047000
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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