NHTSA Recall 18V006000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V006000; Date: Jan. 4, 2018
If the rotation bearing fasteners fail or the pedestal cracks, the crane may not be stable, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane; 2011 Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane; 2010 Altec Effer 440; 2011 Altec Effer 440
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 4
Recall Summary:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2010-2011 effer 440 and 470 knuckle boom cranes. The inner race rotation bearing fasteners for the crane turret may fail and the pedestal may crack if the fasteners are not replaced every two years.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal weld for cracks and replace the inner race rotation bearing fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2018. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 674.
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: Feb 2, 2018
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