Vehicle recall 18V006000 · January 4, 2018
Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane and Effer 440
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.
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 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V006000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 4, 2018
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 674
- Owner notification
- February 2, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure; Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- Altec Effer 440 (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
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