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Altec AH75 Recall 13V275: Equipment

NHTSA campaign 13V275, reported June 27, 2013, 220 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V275Altec Industries Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2002-2010 AH75, AH85 and AH100 aerial devices equipped with square pedestals. In the affected vehicles, the aerial device may develop cracks between the pedestal and the unit subbase.
Risk
Cracks in the pedestal may cause the aerial device to fail, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners informing them to inspect the pedestal and if any cracks are found, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Altec at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's recall number is CSN 580.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Altec AH100200220032004200520062007200820092010
Altec AH75200220032004200520062007200820092010
Altec AH85200220032004200520062007200820092010