ALTEC EFFER 440 2011: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V006000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | EFFER 440 | 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
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.
If the rotation bearing fasteners fail or the pedestal cracks, the crane may not be stable, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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.
