NHTSA Recall 15V839000: Structure
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 2013–2014 Manitex/pm Knuckle Boom Cranes.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V839000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 627 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | December 14, 2015 |
| Owner notification | January 8, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
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 15V839000
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.