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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2016 AH125, AH150, and HL125 aerial device vehicles. 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 has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the fasteners, free if charge. The recall began on February 24, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 651.
- 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
The fasteners that attach the aerial device's rotation bearing to the truck may fail. When they do, the boom can move unintentionally.
This creates a risk of serious injury or death for the person operating the aerial device and for anyone nearby. Owners should stop using the equipment only if they have been advised to by their service provider; otherwise, schedule an inspection promptly.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the rotation bearing fasteners and replace them if needed. Contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number MAB 651, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec AH125 | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Altec AH150 | 20152016 |
| Altec HL125 | 20152016 |