EFFER 2015 EFFER 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 EFFER 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE
Brand
EFFER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2015 EFFER 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE vehicles due to equipment issues. The cracks may lead to pedestal separation and the crane falling, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The cracks may lead to pedestal separation and the crane falling, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026