NHTSA Recall 15V070000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V070000; Date: Feb. 6, 2015
The un-impeded movement of the jib may increase the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Altec Crane Telescopic Jib; 2006 Altec Crane Telescopic Jib; 2007 Altec Crane Telescopic Jib; 2008 Altec Crane Telescopic Jib; 2009 Altec Crane Telescopic Jib; 2010 Altec Crane Telescopic Jib; 2011 Altec Crane Telescopic Jib; 2012 Altec Crane Telescopic Jib; 2013 Altec Crane Telescopic Jib
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 724
Recall Summary:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 altec crane telescopic jib's manufactured March 1, 2005, to August 30, 2013. There may be un-impeded movement of the telescopic jib if the limiting pin is not inserted in the correct position.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a retrofit kit that will aid the operator in the proper placement of the pin, free of charge. 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.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 10, 2015
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