Manitex/Pm recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the outriggers fail, the truck may tip over, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Manitex/Pm Knuckle Boom Cranes 2013–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V839000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 14, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jan 8, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2014
- Part
- Structure
- Maker's own recall 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.
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.