ALTEC AH150 2013: SUSPENSION: ADJUSTMENT:AUTOMATIC ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V708000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AH150 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-01-11 2020-11-17 2020-11-18

Production Dates: 2013-01-07 - 2015-01-02

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 784

Component: SUSPENSION: ADJUSTMENT:AUTOMATIC ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2006-2020 AH150 and AH125S Articulating Non-Overcenter Aerial Devices. The incorrect counterbalance valve may have been installed in the main lift cylinder. As a result, at certain boom positions the counterbalance valve will open due to the pressure in the cylinder exceeding the setting.

Consequence

If one of the hoses between the cylinder and the external counterbalance valve manifold were to fail to hold pressure, the boom could unexpectedly lower, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct counterbalance valve if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 784.

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.