Recall 19V462 covers 6 2015-2019 Progressive Rail Services Sky Trim vehicles for blocked visibility and boom-cradle detachment. Free repair at a franchised dealer.
Progressive Rail Services is recalling 6 2015-2019 Sky Trim hi-rail vehicles because a boom-cradle support plate can block the driver's view and insufficient slew can let the boom detach from its cradle while driving. That blocked visibility and road hazard raise crash risk; the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The 2015-2019 Progressive Rail Services Sky Trim is a hi-rail vegetation-trimming vehicle with a boom and blade mounted on a deck above the truck bed. The boom rests in a cradle when the vehicle is driven, and that cradle is supposed to hold the equipment while still leaving the driver with a clear forward view.
On the recalled Sky Trim vehicles, the boom cradle includes a support plate that can block the driver's visibility. The design also leaves insufficient slew control, which is the side-to-side rotation of the boom. When the boom is nested in the cradle, unintended rotation or extension can let the boom detach from the cradle while the vehicle is in motion.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is built into the cradle location and boom hydraulic design, so the owner is not expected to hear, feel, or see a separate symptom before the visibility or boom-retention problem appears.
Who's affected?
Covers the Sky Trim across 2015-2019, with the same component category for each model year.
| 2016 Progressive Rail Services Sky Trim | Unknown or other |
|---|---|
| 2018 Progressive Rail Services Sky Trim | Unknown or other |
| 2017 Progressive Rail Services Sky Trim | Unknown or other |
| 2019 Progressive Rail Services Sky Trim | Unknown or other |
| 2015 Progressive Rail Services Sky Trim | Unknown or other |
| Units affected | 6 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Reduced driver visibility raises crash risk. If the boom or cradle detaches, it creates a road hazard that raises crash risk for nearby traffic. There is no warning sign listed before the problem. Schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Progressive Rail Services dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2019 Progressive Rail Services Sky Trim is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Progressive Rail Services dealer to schedule the free boom-cradle relocation and hydraulic-circuit revision that improves driver visibility and helps prevent unintended boom movement after a hose failure or leak.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 19V462 when you call.
- Call Progressive Rail Services customer service at 1-800-447-4986 with questions before the repair visit.
- Avoid operating the vehicle in traffic until the repair is complete if the boom cradle blocks the driver's view or the boom does not stay secured.
What happens at the repair
At the customer site, a Progressive Rail Services technician relocates the boom cradle so the driver has a clearer view, then revises the boom hydraulic circuit to prevent unintended boom movement if a hose fails or leaks. The recall work is available now, and Progressive Rail Services service personnel perform the required work on site at Progressive Rail Services' expense. Parts, labor, and the site visit are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| June 14, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 12, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| August 12, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 12, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 12, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V462?
Recall 19V462 covers 6 2015-2019 Progressive Rail Services Sky Trim hi-rail vehicles. The boom cradle support plate can block driver visibility, and the boom can detach from the cradle while the vehicle is moving. Progressive Rail Services dealers will relocate the cradle and revise the boom hydraulic circuit for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2019 Progressive Rail Services Sky Trim is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V462. If it is, contact a franchised Progressive Rail Services dealer to schedule the boom cradle relocation and hydraulic circuit revision. Reference recall number 19V462 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Progressive Rail Services dealers will relocate the boom cradle to improve driver visibility and revise the boom hydraulic circuit free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is crash risk from blocked visibility or a detached boom and cradle. The support plate can interfere with the driver's view, and the boom and cradle can become a road hazard if they detach while the vehicle is moving.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V462000 |
|---|---|
| Progressive Rail Services customer service | 1-800-447-4986 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V462 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V462000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →