Recall 16V-037: 2015 Effer 440 Knuckle Boom Crane, 2015 Effer 470 Knuckle Boom Crane
Altec Industries Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jan 26, 2016, covering about 5 vehicles.
The 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.
The risk
The cracks may lead to pedestal separation and the crane falling, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 16V037000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Effer 440 Knuckle Boom Crane | 2015 | All years |
| Effer 470 Knuckle Boom Crane | 2015 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V-037?
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.
How is recall 16V-037 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.