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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Manitex/PM Knuckle Boom Cranes, 3852 series, manufactured January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. The affected vehicles have outriggers whose welds may crack causing the outriggers to fail.
- Risk
- If the outriggers fail, the truck may tip over, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the outriggers and repair any cracks found, and install reinforcing collars, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. A ltec's number for this recall is CSN 627.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain knuckle boom cranes built between January 2013 and December 2014 may have outrigger welds that crack, causing the outriggers to fail. The outriggers are the supporting legs that stabilize the crane when it is in use.
If an outrigger fails, the truck carrying the crane may tip over, which increases the risk of injury to the operator and people nearby. Owners should stop using the crane for lifting operations until the outriggers have been checked.
The repair is free. Altec will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will inspect the outriggers, repair any cracks found, and install reinforcing collars. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733 (recall number CSN 627). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Manitex/Pm Knuckle Boom Cranes | 20132014 |
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