ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2021: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V709000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-09-30 2021-09-13 2021-09-14

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: MAB 834

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries, Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2021 AM50, 55, and 60E aerial devices. The cylinder rod threads may not have been machined properly, which could result in uncontrollable boom movement.

Consequence

Uncontrollable boom movement increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will replace the cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 834.

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.