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Altec 1999–2022 Equipment recall

Recalled June 16, 2023 · NHTSA recall 23V433000 · Altec

Hazard
Failure of the load-holding feature can result in unintended movement of the platform or load, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will inspect the units for a hydraulic hose and replace it with specified metallic tubing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Altec customer service 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3090.
Units
3,824 units

Description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1999-2022 L Series and LR Series aerial devices. A hydraulic hose may have been installed between the cylinder port and load-holding valve instead of metallic tubing, which can result in a damaged hydraulic hose and failure of the load-holding feature.

What to do

Altec will inspect the units for a hydraulic hose and replace it with specified metallic tubing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Altec customer service 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3090.

Product
Altec L SERIES AERIAL DEVICE · Altec LR SERIES AERIAL DEVICE
Manufacturer(s)
Altec Industries, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov