Hiab USA Inc. equipment recall: Crane Column May Fail

What's recalled

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.

The risk

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.

Who's affected

996 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.

Compared with

Hiab USA Inc. has 2 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 2 in all of 2025.

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

Before this

3 earlier NHTSA recalls by Hiab USA Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016:

• May 13, 2026 Hiab USA Inc. equipment recall: Liftgate Deck Pins May Break (agency record)
• Aug. 30, 2025 Hiab USA Inc. equipment recall: Upper Hoist Cylinder Mounting Pin May Fail (agency record)
• April 9, 2025 Hiab USA Inc. equipment recall: Lift Gate May Fail (agency record)

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

What to do and when

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.

NHTSA's record, word for word

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The record as NHTSA published it

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record