ALTEC AH85 2009: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V411000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AH85 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-09-12 2012-08-21 2012-08-21

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: MAB 563

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Aerial Device vehicles due to improper welding processes used to manufacture the boom pivot pins. Failure of the pin could cause separation of the boom from the turntable.

Consequence

If the boom separates from the turntable, there is an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and will replace the pivot pins, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.

Notes

Altec's recall campaign number is MAB 563.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; or go to http://www.safercar.gov.