ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2015: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V473000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-09-04 2015-07-28 2015-07-28

Production Dates: 2006-06-01 - 2015-04-01

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 625

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2514

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Aerial Devices manufactured from June 1, 2006, through April 1, 2015. The affected aerial devices outrigger interlock control system may not detect proper deployment of the outriggers, allowing for instability of the boom.

Consequence

If the aerial device is operated while the outrigger is not properly deployed it can cause instability of the boom, increasing the risk of person injury or death.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aerial device with a new outrigger interlock module, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 625.

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.safercar.gov.