CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2005-2021 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T vehicles. The lower and upper boom raise spools can shift after releasing the joystick or control interlock.
- Risk
- Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will install a jumper hose and check valve into the boomtip tank lines and replace the overcenter blocking cartridge with an internally referenced drain path, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 823.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain aerial device units have lower and upper boom raise spools that can shift after the joystick or control interlock is released. The boom can then move unintentionally, which increases the risk of injury to operators and people nearby.
The manufacturer will install a jumper hose and check valve in the boomtip tank lines and replace the overcenter blocking cartridge with an internally referenced drain path. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 823. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and have the repair done at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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