2015 Effer 470 Knuckle Boom Crane problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2016-01-26 · campaign 16V037000 · 5 vehicles
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.
Risk: The cracks may lead to pedestal separation and the crane falling, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.