Altec 2009–2010 Equipment recall
Recalled June 6, 2011 · NHTSA recall 11V318000 · Altec
Hazard
A FALLING BOOM MAY CAUSE INJURY TO THE USER OR PEOPLE NEARBY AND DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Remedy
ALTEC WILL REPLACE THE FASTENERS TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Units
56 units
Description
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 AERIAL DEVICES AND DIGGER DERRICKS UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2009 THROUGH MAY 2010. THE HIGH STRENGTH FASTENERS THAT CONNECT THE BOOM TURNTABLE TO THE PEDESTAL MAY FAIL DUE TO STRESS CORROSION CRACKING, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BOOM TO FALL.
What to do
ALTEC WILL REPLACE THE FASTENERS TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Product
Altec AA50 · Altec AA55 · Altec AA60 · Altec AA600 · Altec AA755 · Altec AM55 · Altec AM650 · Altec AM855 · Altec AM900E · Altec AN650 · Altec AP · Altec D2000 · Altec D3000 · Altec D800 · Altec D940 · Altec DL · Altec DM · Altec LB650 · Altec LRV
Manufacturer(s)
Altec Industries, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →