Vehicle recall 15V839000 · December 14, 2015
2013-2014 Manitex/PM Knuckle Boom Cranes
The affected vehicles have outriggers whose welds may crack causing the outriggers to fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Manitex/PM Knuckle Boom Cranes, 3852 series, manufactured January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. The affected vehicles have outriggers whose welds may crack causing the outriggers to fail.
- Consequence
- If the outriggers fail, the truck may tip over, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the outriggers and repair any cracks found, and install reinforcing collars, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. A ltec's number for this recall is CSN 627.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V839000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 14, 2015
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 627
- Owner notification
- January 8, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Manitex/PM Knuckle Boom Cranes (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
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