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Kato YDS-KRC025; YDS-KRC027; YDS-KRC023; YDS-KRC028 — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2026-10-27

Origin: 日本

Kato wheel cranes, axle shafts have insufficient strength

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-10-27
Country of origin	日本
Manufacturer	Kato
Models affected	YDS-KRC025; YDS-KRC027; YDS-KRC023; YDS-KRC028
Model year	カトウ; KR-25H型; ラフター; KR-60H型; KRM-35H型; KR-50H型
Units affected	150
Defect	Due to improper manufacturing process control, some center yokes of the axle shafts in wheel cranes have insufficient strength. If use continues as is, the center yoke may break due to repeated stress during driving, and in the worst case, the driving force may not be transmitted, making the vehicle unable to run.
Component	Running gear (axle shaft)
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	For all vehicles, inspect the markings on the axle shafts, and if an axle shaft from the affected lot is installed, replace it with a non-defective one.
Recall number	58960
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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