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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain aerial devices on 2013-2015 trucks, built between January 7, 2013 and January 2, 2015, may have rotation bearing fasteners that fail. These fasteners attach the aerial device to the truck, so if they break, the boom can move unintentionally.
An unexpected boom movement raises the risk of serious injury or death for the aerial device user and for people nearby. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially if the device is used around workers or the public.
Altec will notify owners and instruct them to complete an annual torque inspection. Any bolts that break during the inspection will be replaced free of charge. For questions, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832, referencing recall CSN 620. Check your vehicle identification number for open recalls as well.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec AH125 | 201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Altec AH150 | 201320142015 |
| Altec HL125 | 201320142015 |