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Tadano, Kobelco — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2025-07-25

Origin: 日本

Tadano and Kobelco wheel cranes have improperly tightened suspension system bolts

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-07-25
Country of origin	日本
Manufacturer	Tadano
Models affected	GR-250N-5, GR-250N-4, eGR-250N-1, RK250-10, RK250-9
Units affected	996
Defect	In the suspension system of wheel cranes, due to improper tightening of the mounting bolts for the upper torque rod and lateral rod, some are not tightened to the specified torque. If use continues in this state, the upper torque rod mounting bolts may loosen and break, causing the upper torque rod to detach from the axle, which may lead to axle looseness (abnormal noise) during driving.
Component	Suspension system (torque rod mounting bolts)
Remedy	All vehicles will have the tightening of the upper torque rod and lateral rod mounting bolts inspected. If the tightening torque is insufficient, the bolts will be replaced with new ones and tightened to the specified torque.
Recall number	5699
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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