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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12E055000

Hy-Rail Hr4000 Series B Unit — Equipment

Published December 27, 2012 · Recall initiated: December 19, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12E055000, published December 27, 2012 and initiated December 19, 2012. Recalling firm: Harsco Rail; Hy-Rail Hr4000 Series B Unit — Equipment.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
HY-RAIL
Model
HR4000 SERIES B UNIT
Manufacturer
Harsco Rail
Lot
HY-RAIL HR4000 SERIES B UNIT | HY-RAIL HR4100 SERIES B REAR UNIT
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Hy-Rail Hr4000 Series B Unit — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12E055000 on December 27, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HY-RAIL. Model: HR4000 SERIES B UNIT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)