Altec 2013–2015 Equipment recall
Recalled June 23, 2015 · NHTSA recall 15V398000 · Altec
Hazard
If the fasteners that attach the aerial device to the truck fail, the boom may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of personal injury or death to the aerial device user or those nearby.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and instruct users to complete their annual torque inspection. Any bolts that break during the inspection will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 620.
Units
23 units
Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altec AH125, HL125 and AH150 aerial devices manufactured January 7, 2013, to January 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the rotation bearing fasteners may fail.
What to do
Altec will notify owners and instruct users to complete their annual torque inspection. Any bolts that break during the inspection will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 620.
Product
Altec AH125 · Altec AH150 · Altec HL125
Manufacturer(s)
Altec Industries, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →