EquipmentRecall 15V-070 · 2005–2013 Altec Crane Telescopic JIB
Altec Industries Inc. recall 15V-070 covers 724 2005–2013 Altec Crane Telescopic JIB for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 24% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V070000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
24%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.