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2013 MANITEX/PM Knuckle Boom Cranes Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2013 MANITEX/PM Knuckle Boom Cranes has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized MANITEX/PM dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 MANITEX/PM Knuckle Boom Cranes. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE
NHTSA #15V839000Reported December 14, 2015 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 8 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the outriggers fail, the truck may tip over, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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