ALTEC AH85 2007: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V275000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AH85 2007
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-08-05 2013-06-27 2013-07-02

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 580

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 220

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries, Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain model year 2002-2010 AH75, AH85 and AH100 aerial devices equipped with square pedestals. In the affected vehicles, the aerial device may develop cracks between the pedestal and the unit subbase.

Consequence

Cracks in the pedestal may cause the aerial device to fail, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners informing them to inspect the pedestal and if any cracks are found, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Altec at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's recall number is CSN 580.

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.