MANITEX/PM KNUCKLE BOOM CRANES 2013: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V839000

Make Model Year
MANITEX/PM KNUCKLE BOOM CRANES 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-01-08 2015-12-14 2015-12-14

Production Dates: 2013-01-01 - 2014-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 627

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries, Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Manitex/PM Knuckle Boom Cranes, 3852 series, manufactured January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. The affected vehicles have outriggers whose welds may crack causing the outriggers to fail.

Consequence

If the outriggers fail, the truck may tip over, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the outriggers and repair any cracks found, and install reinforcing collars, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. A ltec's number for this recall is CSN 627.

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.