DEL has identified a potential risk on a limited number of side arm failures on some models of DEL Column Tail Lifts. On these models we have found some side arms showing signs of cracking.
Products potentially affected include:
a. TL500 (built after 01/01/06)
b. TL1000 (built after 01/01/06)
c. DT500 (built after 01/06/09)
d. DT1000 (built after 01/06/09)
e. S1500MK5 (built after 01/03/19, note only MK5 type affected)
f. DD750 lifts.
Users are urged to contact DEL with:
1. Tail lift Serial...
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