2013–2014 Manitex/pm Knuckle Boom Cranes Recall: Affected vehicles have outriggers whose welds may crack causing the…
NHTSA campaign 15V839000 · Structure · filed Dec 14, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the outriggers fail, the truck may tip over, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Manitex/pm | Knuckle Boom Cranes | 2013, 2014 |
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V839000 (manufacturer number CSN 627). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.