The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V839000·Announced 2015-12-14

Altec Recalls Manitex/PM Knuckle Boom Cranes Due to Outrigger Weld Cracks

Altec is recalling 2013-2014 Manitex/PM Knuckle Boom Cranes because outrigger welds may crack, causing failure and increasing the risk of the truck tipping over.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (outrigger weld cracks) that can cause the truck to tip over, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Manitex/PM Knuckle Boom Cranes, 3852 series, manufactured between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2014. The recall involves 8 affected vehicles.

The affected vehicles have outriggers whose welds may crack, causing the outriggers to fail. If the outriggers fail, the truck may tip over, increasing the risk of injury.

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. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 627. 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
MANITEX/PM KNUCKLE BOOM CRANES
Brand
MANITEX/PM
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck / Crane
Hazard
Affected units
8

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)

  • KNUCKLE BOOM CRANES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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