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- EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Effer 440 and 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes. The inner race rotation bearing fasteners for the crane turret may fail and the pedestal may crack if the fasteners are not replaced every two years.
- Risk
- If the rotation bearing fasteners fail or the pedestal cracks, the crane may not be stable, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal weld for cracks and replace the inner race rotation bearing fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 674.
- 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 2010-2011 Altec knuckle boom cranes (Altec 470 and Effer 440 models) have an issue with the inner race rotation bearing fasteners that hold the crane turret. The fasteners may fail, and the pedestal may crack if the fasteners are not replaced every two years.
If the rotation bearing fasteners fail or the pedestal cracks, the crane may become unstable, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should stop relying on the crane for lifting until it has been checked.
The repair is free. Altec will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the pedestal weld for cracks and replace the inner race rotation bearing fasteners at no charge. You can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 (Altec recall number CSN 674). Check your vehicle identification number for open recalls to confirm whether your crane is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane | 20102011 |
|---|---|
| Altec Effer 440 | 20102011 |