Recall 15V839000
STRUCTURE
Report Date
20151214
Component
STRUCTURE
Affected Vehicles
2 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
If the outriggers fail, the truck may tip over, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MANITEX/PM | KNUCKLE BOOM CRANES |
| 2014 | MANITEX/PM | KNUCKLE BOOM CRANES |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.