Recall Of The Day, May 23, 2013

After reading this recall you will understand that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration can issue recalls for safety problems that are not related to automobiles.  They issue them for child seats, RVs, motor cycles and more. 

Today's issue, concerns a bracket on a crane.  The trouble is the bracket could break causing a part of the crane to swing or fall.  Obviously, this could cause at the very least injury to persons near the crane. 


Report Receipt Date: MAY 10, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V193000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 56
         

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• ALTECAC35/38 CRANE2010-2011       

Manufacturer: Altec Industries Inc.

     

SUMMARY:

Altec is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 AC35/38 cranes equipped with 31-55 foot telescopic jibs built between 2010 and 2011. The jib attachment bracket is not sufficient for loads that can occur when the fully extended jib is lifted off the ground.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the jib fails while the crane is in operation, it could pose a risk of injury to people in close proximity.

REMEDY:

Altec will notify owners and dealers will install jib bracket reinforcement kits. Dealers will also install a kit to repair any jib bracket that is damaged. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-877-462-5832 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 576.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-327-4236 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting (TTY 1-800-424-9153 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-424-9153 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting), or go to www.safercar.gov.