Altec Crane Telescopic JIB (2005-2013): Equipment
Recall 15V070000 · Feb 6, 2015 · Altec Industries Inc.
724
vehicles affected
724
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V070000
- Date
- Feb 6, 2015
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 724
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2005-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
The un-impeded movement of the jib may increase the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Crane Telescopic Jib | 2005-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V070000?
1 model: Altec Crane Telescopic Jib (2005-2013), about 724 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V070000?
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.
What can happen?
The un-impeded movement of the jib may increase the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.