Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V839000 Reported December 14, 2015

Outrigger welds may crack

Q: What is recall 15V839000?

NHTSA recall 15V839000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on December 14, 2015. It addresses: Outrigger welds may crack. The recall affects approximately 8 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Altec Industries, Inc. · N/A · 8 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

15V839000

Manufacturer Campaign

CSN 627

Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 14, 2015

Completion Rate

62.50

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V839000 or campaign CSN 627.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 15V839000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V839000?

NHTSA recall 15V839000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on December 14, 2015. It addresses: Outrigger welds may crack. The recall affects approximately 8 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V839000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 627. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.