Altec Recalls 2005-2013 Crane Telescopic Jibs Due to Pin Placement Risk
Altec is recalling 724 crane telescopic jibs from 2005-2013 because the limiting pin may not be inserted correctly, allowing unimpeded movement that could injure operators or nearby individuals.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 vehicle defect where unimpeded movement may increase the risk of injury to the operator or nearby individuals, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 Altec Crane Telescopic Jibs manufactured between March 1, 2005, and August 30, 2013. The recall affects 724 units. The defect involves the potential for un-impeded movement of the telescopic jib if the limiting pin is not inserted in the correct position.
This un-impeded movement may increase the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby. Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a retrofit kit free of charge to aid the operator in the proper placement of the pin. The recall began on March 10, 2015.
Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 610. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC CRANE TELESCOPIC JIB
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Crane Equipment
- Affected units
- 724
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)
- CRANE TELESCOPIC JIB
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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