2010–2011 Altec 470 Knuckle Boom Crane, 2010–2011 Altec Effer 440 Recall: Inner race rotation bearing fasteners for the crane turret may fail and…
NHTSA campaign 18V006000 · Equipment · filed Jan 4, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the rotation bearing fasteners fail or the pedestal cracks, the crane may not be stable, 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 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.
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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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V006000 (manufacturer number CSN 674). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.