EFFER 440 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE 2015: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V037000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EFFER | 440 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-03-03 | 2016-01-26 | 2016-01-26 |
Production Dates: 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 629
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 cracks may lead to pedestal separation and the crane falling, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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.
