NHTSA recall campaign
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What was wrong
Defect
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.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →