Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V008000

Exterior lighting

Palfinger, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-01-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V008000

Exterior lighting

Component
Exterior lighting
Manufacturer
Palfinger, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,149
Reported to NHTSA
2025-01-14
Owners notified
2025-03-10

Defect description

Palfinger, Inc. (Palfinger) is recalling certain 2017-2025 FHS 55 and GLS 55 vehicles. The outer rear marker lights were installed in the incorrect location. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Incorrectly positioned lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install a steel plate and relocate the lights, free of charge. Owners may contact Palfinger customer service at 1-712-256-9347.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

18 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
PALFINGER FHS 55 Forklift2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
PALFINGER GLS 55 Forklift2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.