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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021 AH125 aerial devices. When operating the boom positioning control lever, a defective linear potentiometer may cause the boom to move in an unintended direction.
- Risk
- The boom moving in an unintended direction increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will inspect the linear potentiometer manufacturer date, and replace the potentiometer if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 847.
- 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
A defective linear potentiometer in the boom positioning control lever can cause the aerial device's boom to move in a direction the operator did not intend.
An unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury to operators and people working near the equipment. Owners should check whether their aerial device is covered by this recall. The manufacturer will inspect the linear potentiometer's manufacture date and replace the part if necessary, at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 847. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 2021 |
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