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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2016 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 January 13, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 840.
- 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 these aerial devices. Over time, this can cause the mounting frame side plate to break.
If a side plate breaks, the pedestal may separate from the truck frame. This increases the risk of injury to operators and others near the equipment.
Altec will repair the side plates as necessary or provide a repair kit, free of charge. Owners who have not yet received a notification letter, which was mailed January 13, 2022, can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 840. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20122013201420152016 |
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