Altec Recall 18V006000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 18V006000 · announced January 4, 2018 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 4 units affected

The problem

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Effer 440 and 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes. The inner race rotation bearing fasteners for the crane turret may fail and the pedestal may crack if the fasteners are not replaced every two years.

The risk

If the rotation bearing fasteners fail or the pedestal cracks, the crane may not be stable, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal weld for cracks and replace the inner race rotation bearing fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 674.

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

• 2010 Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane
• 2011 Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane
• 2010 Altec Effer 440
• 2011 Altec Effer 440

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