ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2015: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V710000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-12-01 2016-10-05 2016-10-05

Production Dates: 2014-04-15 - 2015-10-15

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 219

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc "Altec" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T aerial devices manufactured April 15, 2014, to October 15, 2015. The affected aerial devices have a fiberglass cover over the boom tip that may have an improperly sized opening.

Consequence

The improperly sized opening may allow the exposed metal tip of the boom to contact an electrically energized conductor, such as an overhead wire, increasing the risk of a injury to the boom operator.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any boom tip cover that has an improperly sized opening, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733.

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.