NHTSA recall 15V070000
Equipment
Altec Crane Telescopic Jib
Reported Feb 6, 2015724 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Maker’s number CSN 610Built Mar 1, 2005 – Aug 30, 2013
The defect
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.
The risk
The un-impeded movement of the jib may increase the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
The remedy
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.