Altec Recalls 2015 Effer Knuckle Boom Cranes Due to Pedestal Cracks
Altec Industries is recalling 2015 Effer 440 and 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes because pedestal welds may crack, potentially causing the crane to fall and injure people.
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 (pedestal cracks) that could lead to the crane falling, posing a significant risk of injury.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Effer 440 and 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes manufactured between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2015. The affected cranes have pedestals that may crack in the welded area.
The cracks may lead to pedestal separation and the crane falling, which increases the risk of injury. Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal for cracked welds and 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. 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
- EFFER 440 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE, 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE
- Brand
- EFFER
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Construction Equipment
- Affected units
- 5
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 (2)
- 440 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE
- 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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