Recall
Effer 470 Knuckle Boom Crane — 16V037000
NHTSA ID
16V037000
Make
Effer
Model
470 Knuckle Boom Crane
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2016-01-26
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
5
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
CSN 629
Summary
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.
Consequence
The cracks may lead to pedestal separation and the crane falling, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.