NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 Altec Effer 440 Recalls & Complaints
The 2011 Altec Effer 440 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2011 Altec Effer 440. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Altec Effer 440. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Inner Race Rotation Bearing Fastener Failure
NHTSA #18V006000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported January 4, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 4 vehicles
Repair completion: 25% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 674 · Owners notified February 2, 2018 · Vehicles built January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the rotation bearing fasteners fail or the pedestal cracks, the crane may not be stable, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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