Item Affected: EQUIPMENT
Date Announced: 06/22/2017
Description of Recall: 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.
Conequence: The un-impeded movement of the jib may increase the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Action Need To Fix It: 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.
