ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2021: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V060000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-03-16 2022-02-03 2022-02-04

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 847

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 47

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries, Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2021 AH125 aerial devices. When operating the boom positioning control lever, a defective linear potentiometer may cause the boom to move in an unintended direction.

Consequence

The boom moving in an unintended direction increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will inspect the linear potentiometer manufacturer date, and replace the potentiometer if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 847.

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.