NHTSA recall 15V839000
Structure
Manitex/pm Knuckle Boom Cranes
Reported Dec 14, 20158 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Maker’s number CSN 627Built Jan 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2014
The 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.
The risk
If the outriggers fail, the truck may tip over, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
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.