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- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2015 Effer 440 and 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes manufactured January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015. The affected cranes have pedestals that may crack in the welded area.
- Risk
- The cracks may lead to pedestal separation and the crane falling, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect the pedestal for cracked welds and will replace the mounting bolts for the rotation bearing. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 629.
- 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 2015 Effer 440 and 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes, built between January 1 and December 31, 2015, may have pedestals that crack in the welded area. A crack can lead to the pedestal separating and the crane falling, which increases the risk of injury.
Altec Industries will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the pedestal for cracked welds and replace the mounting bolts for the rotation bearing at no cost. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183 and reference recall number CSN 629. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your crane is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Effer 440 Knuckle Boom Crane | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effer 470 Knuckle Boom Crane | 2015 |