Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E031000 Reported May 7, 2003

Cargotec/fork lift

Q: What is recall 03E031000?

NHTSA recall 03E031000 was issued by Cargotec, Inc. on May 7, 2003. It addresses: Cargotec/fork lift. The recall affects approximately 45 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Cargotec, Inc. · N/A · 45 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03E031000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cargotec, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

May 7, 2003

Defect Summary

Moffett mounty truck mounted forklifts. these forklifts were installed without a required pressure protection valve. without the pressure protective valve, leakage in the pneumatic system that supplies the mount kit could lead to uncontrolled escape of the air pressure from the trailer's pneumatic system.

Safety Consequence

Low pressure in the trailer's pneumatic system could cause a malfunction in the trailer's air brakes, which could lead to a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Cargotec will notify its customers and will install the pressure protection valve free of charge. owner notification began may 14, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cargotec at 419-482-6000.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cargotec, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03E031000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03E031000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03E031000?

NHTSA recall 03E031000 was issued by Cargotec, Inc. on May 7, 2003. It addresses: Cargotec/fork lift. The recall affects approximately 45 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cargotec, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E031000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.