Manitex/pm Recall 15V839000: Structure

NHTSA recall 15V839000 · announced December 14, 2015 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 8 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

If the outriggers fail, the truck may tip over, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Manitex/pm Knuckle Boom Cranes
• 2014 Manitex/pm Knuckle Boom Cranes

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.