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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T aerial devices manufactured April 15, 2014, to October 15, 2015. The affected aerial devices have a fiberglass cover over the boom tip that may have an improperly sized opening.
- Risk
- The improperly sized opening may allow the exposed metal tip of the boom to contact an electrically energized conductor, such as an overhead wire, increasing the risk of a injury to the boom operator.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any boom tip cover that has an improperly sized opening, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733.
- 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 2014-2015 Altec aerial devices (A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T and A82-T models, built between April 15, 2014 and October 15, 2015) have a fiberglass cover over the boom tip that may have an opening that is the wrong size. This can leave the exposed metal tip of the boom able to contact an energized overhead conductor.
If the metal tip touches a live electrical wire, the boom operator faces a higher risk of injury. Owners should contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733 or check with their authorized dealer. Altec will notify owners, and the boom tip cover with the improperly sized opening will be replaced free of charge by dealers. The recall began on December 1, 2016.
If you own or operate one of these aerial devices, do not wait for a notice to arrive. Call Altec to confirm whether your device is included, and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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