Altec Recalls 2010-2011 Knuckle Boom Cranes Due to Bearing Fastener Failure
Altec Industries is recalling 2010-2011 Effer 440 and 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes because rotation bearing fasteners may fail, causing the pedestal to crack and increasing injury risk.
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 that increases the risk of injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2010-2011 Effer 440 and 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes. The recall addresses a defect where the inner race rotation bearing fasteners for the crane turret may fail. If these fasteners are not replaced every two years, the pedestal may crack.
If the rotation bearing fasteners fail or the pedestal cracks, the crane may not be stable, which increases the risk of injury. The recall began on February 2, 2018.
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal weld for cracks and replace the inner race rotation bearing fasteners free of charge. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 674.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE, EFFER 440
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4
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)
- 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE
- EFFER 440
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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