StructureRecall 15V-839 · 2013–2014 Manitex/Pm Knuckle Boom Cranes
Altec Industries Inc. recall 15V-839 covers 8 2013–2014 Manitex/Pm Knuckle Boom Cranes for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V839000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 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.
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
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.