NHTSA Recall 15V839000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Structure. Reported 2015-12-14. An estimated 8 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Manitex/PM Knuckle Boom Cranes, 3852 series, manufactured January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. The affected vehicles have outriggers whose welds may crack causing the outriggers to fail.
Risk
If the outriggers fail, the truck may tip over, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the outriggers and repair any cracks found, and install reinforcing collars, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. A ltec's number for this recall is CSN 627.
Manufacturer campaign number: CSN 627
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.