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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2016 AT200A aerial devices. Cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame, which can cause the mounting frame side plate to break.
- Risk
- A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will repair the side plates as necessary, or provide a repair kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 836.
- 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
Cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame on certain 2011-2016 AT200A aerial devices. Over time, these cracks can cause the mounting frame side plate to break.
A broken side plate may allow the pedestal and truck frame to separate, which increases the risk of injury to operators and others nearby. Owners should stop relying on the device for work until it has been inspected or repaired.
Altec will repair the side plates as necessary or provide a repair kit, free of charge. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 201120122013201420152016 |
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