Altec recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
The un-impeded movement of the jib may increase the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Crane Telescopic Jib 2005–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V070000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 6, 2015
- Owners notified
- Mar 10, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 724
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 1, 2005 to Aug 30, 2013
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN 610
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.