ALTEC 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE 2011: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V006000

Make Model Year
ALTEC 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-02-02 2018-01-04 2018-01-08

Production Dates: 2010-01-01 - 2011-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 674

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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.