Altec 2014 Equipment recall
Recalled March 16, 2015 · NHTSA recall 15V150000 · Altec
Hazard
Unintended boom movement of the aerial device increases the operator's risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the counterbalance valves, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 614.
Units
120 units
Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014 Aerial Devices manufactured April 1, 2014, to July 18, 2014, and equipped with certain SUN Hydraulics Corporation counterbalance valves. In the affected vehicles, the counterbalance valve may crack, allowing hydraulic fluid to leak, and possibly result in boom movement.
What to do
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the counterbalance valves, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 614.
Product
Altec AERIAL DEVICE
Manufacturer(s)
Altec Industries, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →