CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2021 AT200A, AT235, AT235P Aerial Devices. Bolts of insufficient strength may have been used to connect the pedestal and sub-base, which could cause the bolts to become overloaded.
- Risk
- Overloaded bolts can fail, causing the pedestal to separate and increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- Altec will issue remedy instructions to owners, to inspect the bolts, and replace any grade 5 bolts with grade 8 bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 825.
- 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 devices may have been fitted with bolts that are not strong enough to connect the pedestal and sub-base. Under load, these bolts can become overloaded and fail, which could cause the pedestal to separate from the device.
A separated pedestal can lead to serious injury or death for operators and anyone nearby. Owners of affected aerial devices should not ignore this recall.
The remedy is free. Altec will send remedy instructions to owners so the bolts can be inspected, and any grade 5 bolts will be replaced with grade 8 bolts at no charge. Owners with questions can call Altec customer service at 1-800-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 825. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls through an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20202021 |
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