NHTSA Recall 15V070000: Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 724 vehicles. It affects 2005–2013 Altec Crane Telescopic Jib.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V070000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 610 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | February 6, 2015 |
| Owner notification | March 10, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The un-impeded movement of the jib may increase the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V070000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec Crane Telescopic Jib | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.