ALTEC CRANE TELESCOPIC JIB 2009: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V070000

Make Model Year
ALTEC CRANE TELESCOPIC JIB 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-03-10 2015-02-06 2015-02-06

Production Dates: 2005-03-01 - 2013-08-30

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 610

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 724

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 Altec Crane Telescopic Jib's manufactured March 1, 2005, to August 30, 2013. There may be un-impeded movement of the telescopic jib if the limiting pin is not inserted in the correct position.

Consequence

The un-impeded movement of the jib may increase the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a retrofit kit that will aid the operator in the proper placement of the pin, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 610.

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.