NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Effer 470 Knuckle Boom Crane Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2015 Effer 470 Knuckle Boom Crane has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Effer dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Effer 470 Knuckle Boom Crane. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #16V037000Reported January 26, 2016 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 5 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The cracks may lead to pedestal separation and the crane falling, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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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