NHTSA Recall 16V037000: Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Effer 440 Knuckle Boom Crane.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V037000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 629 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | January 26, 2016 |
| Owner notification | March 3, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2015 Effer 440 and 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes manufactured January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015. The affected cranes have pedestals that may crack in the welded area.
Safety risk
The cracks may lead to pedestal separation and the crane falling, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect the pedestal for cracked welds and will replace the mounting bolts for the rotation bearing. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 629.
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 16V037000
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.