2003 Crane LCF Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2003 Crane LCF problems

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Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devicesReported July 21, 2004 · 3 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain trucks equipped with nexgen liquid natural gas (lng) tanks are being recalled. The introduction of water into the discharge side of both the primary and secondary relief valves simultaneously and subsequent freezing in service can render the valves temporarily inoperative.
Risk: If not inspected the risk of tank over-pressurization and a catastrophic tank rupture can occur, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Crane will perform an inspection and provide instructions for ordering and installing the retrofit kit. The recall is expected to begin during july 2004. Owners should contact crane at 918‑832‑7305.

Recall number 04V339000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselReported May 15, 2003 · 2 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.
Risk: If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Both units have already had the electronic control module calibration replaced.

Recall number 03V241000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: slack adjusters: automaticReported May 1, 2003 · 130 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain trailers equipped with a specific combination of reyco suspension, eaton drive axle, and bendix slack adjusters, the failure of a drive axle slack adjuster to automatically adjust as required to compensate for brake wear, will cause an out of adjustment condition. If this condition occurs and is not identified and corrected through normal inspections and maintenance, the slack adjuster will over-rotate and may contact the suspension lower spring saddle.
Risk: If this occurs, braking performance will be inhibited, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.
Remedy: Crane carrier will supply, at no charge, gunite slack adjusters and installation instructions to replace the existing bendix slack adjusters on the drive axle. The installing facility will be reimbursed by crane for one (1) hour labor per vehicle at their posted labor rate. Owner notification began on june 10, 2003. Owners should contact crane at 1‑918‑832‑7305.

Recall number 03V167000 · Recall details

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Is the 2003 Crane LCF reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2003 Crane LCF.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Crane LCF?

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How many recalls does the 2003 Crane LCF have?

3 recalls, covering fuel system, other, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, air.

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