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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V037000

2015 Effer 440 Knuckle Boom Crane | 2015 Effer 470 Knuckle Boom Crane — Equipment

Published January 26, 2016 · Recall initiated: January 26, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V037000, published January 26, 2016. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2015 Effer 440 Knuckle Boom Crane | 2015 Effer 470 Knuckle Boom Crane — Equipment.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
EFFER
Model
440 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Lot
2015 EFFER 440 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE | 2015 EFFER 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Effer 440 Knuckle Boom Crane | 2015 Effer 470 Knuckle Boom Crane — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V037000 on January 26, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: EFFER. Model: 440 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)