Defect Description For Recall
Harsco Rail Is Recalling Certain Accessory Hy-Rail Hr4000 Series B And Hy-Rail Hr4100 Series B Rear Guide Wheel Units, Within The Serial Number Range 60100 Through 63494. These Units Are Installed For Use On Various Work Trucks To Enable The Vehicle To Travel On Railroad Tracks. The Potentially Affected Units May Have Been Manufactured With An Insufficient Weld On The Upper Structure.
Make Of Vehicle
HY-RAIL
Model Of Vehicle
HR4000 SERIES B UNIT
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12E055000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Weld Fails On The Guide Wheel Unit While The Vehicle Is Traveling On A Roadway, It Could Create A Potential Road Hazard, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Notification To Owners Began On December 10, 2012. Authorized Repair Facilities Will Weld On A Retrofit Kit, Free Of Charge. For More Information, Owners May Contact Harsco Rail At 1-803-822-9160.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Harsco Rail
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
76
Date Owners Notified
20121210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Harsco Rail
Date Report Received
20121219