Effer 470 Knuckle Boom Crane (2015) – 16V037000

Defect Description For Recall

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015 Effer 440 And 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes Manufactured January 1, 2015, To December 31, 2015. The Affected Cranes Have Pedestals That May Crack In The Welded Area.

Make Of Vehicle

EFFER

Model Of Vehicle

470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE

Year

2015

Recall Campaign Number

16V037000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

The Cracks May Lead To Pedestal Separation And The Crane Falling, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.

Fix Defect

Altec Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Inspect The Pedestal For Cracked Welds And Will 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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Altec Industries Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20150101

End Of Manufacture

20151231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

5

Date Owners Notified

20160303

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Date Report Received

20160126

Make Campaign Number

CSN 629

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard