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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V006000

2010 Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane | 2011 Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane | 2011 Altec Effer 440 | 2010 Altec Effer 440 — Equipment

Published January 8, 2018 · Recall initiated: January 4, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V006000, published January 8, 2018 and initiated January 4, 2018. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2010 Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane | 2011 Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane | 2011 Altec Effer 440 | 2010 Altec Effer 440 — Equipment.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
ALTEC
Model
470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Lot
2010 ALTEC 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE | 2011 ALTEC 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE | 2011 ALTEC EFFER 440 | 2010 ALTEC EFFER 440
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane | 2011 Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane | 2011 Altec Effer 440 | 2010 Altec Effer 440 — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V006000 on January 8, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)