Altec Aerial Device Recall 15V150: Aerial Device Valve May Crack, Causing Unintended Boom Movement

What this recall means for you

A hydraulic counterbalance valve in certain aerial devices built between April 1 and July 18, 2014 may crack. This can let hydraulic fluid leak and may cause the boom to move without the operator intending it.

Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury to the operator. If you own or operate an affected aerial device, contact Altec Industries customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 614. Altec will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the counterbalance valves free of charge.

You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls through the NHTSA website.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V150Altec Industries Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Problem: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014 Aerial Devices manufactured April 1, 2014, to July 18, 2014, and equipped with certain SUN Hydraulics Corporation counterbalance valves. In the affected vehicles, the counterbalance valve may crack, allowing hydraulic fluid to leak, and possibly result in boom movement.
Risk: Unintended boom movement of the aerial device increases the operator's risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the counterbalance valves, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 614.
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 Aerial Device	2014