Effer Recall 16V037000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 16V037000 · announced January 26, 2016 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 5 units affected

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.

What to do

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.

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

• 2015 Effer 440 Knuckle Boom Crane
• 2015 Effer 470 Knuckle Boom Crane

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