NHTSA Recall 18V006000: Structure and equipment
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V006000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 674 |
| Components | STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | January 4, 2018 |
| Owner notification | February 2, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Effer 440 and 470 Knuckle Boom Cranes. The inner race rotation bearing fasteners for the crane turret may fail and the pedestal may crack if the fasteners are not replaced every two years.
Safety risk
If the rotation bearing fasteners fail or the pedestal cracks, the crane may not be stable, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pedestal weld for cracks and replace the inner race rotation bearing fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 674.
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 18V006000
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.