Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

16V037000

ManufacturerAltec Industries Inc.Reported2016-01-26Affected5 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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

Affected vehicles

2 entries
  • Effer

    • 440 Knuckle Boom Crane2015
    • 470 Knuckle Boom Crane2015