The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V193000·Announced 2013-05-10

Altec Recalls 2010-2011 AC35/38 Cranes Due to Jib Bracket Defect

Altec is recalling 2010-2011 AC35/38 cranes because the jib attachment bracket may fail under load, posing an injury risk to nearby people.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a heavy industrial vehicle that poses a risk of injury to people in close proximity, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 AC35/38 cranes equipped with 31-55 foot telescopic jibs built between 2010 and 2011. The recall involves 56 units. The defect is that the jib attachment bracket is not sufficient for loads that can occur when the fully extended jib is lifted off the ground.

If the jib fails while the crane is in operation, it could pose a risk of injury to people in close proximity. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

The recall began on July 8, 2013. Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install jib bracket reinforcement kits. Dealers will also install a kit to repair any jib bracket that is damaged. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AC35/38 CRANE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Industrial Crane
Hazard
Affected units
56

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AC35/38 CRANE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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