2015 Effer 440 Knuckle Boom Crane, 2015 Effer 470 Knuckle Boom Crane Recall: Affected cranes have pedestals that may crack in the welded area
NHTSA campaign 16V037000 · Equipment · filed Jan 26, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
The cracks may lead to pedestal separation and the crane falling, 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 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Effer | 440 Knuckle Boom Crane | 2015 |
| Effer | 470 Knuckle Boom Crane | 2015 |
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V037000 (manufacturer number CSN 629). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.