ALTEC AH85 2011: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V308000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AH85 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-08-04 2014-06-04 2014-06-10

Production Dates: 2009-10-01 - 2012-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 598

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 120

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries, Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 AH75, AH85, and AH100 Aerial Devices manufactured October 2009 through December 2012. The affected devices may allow electricity to be conducted through the boom due to water entering into the fiberglass layers. Additionally, the joint connecting the fiberglass insert and the steel boom components may fail.

Consequence

A fiberglass lower boom insert that can conduct electricity increases the risk of electrocution to the operator should the boom contact a power line. If the joint between the fiberglass insert and the steel boom component fails, the boom may fall, putting the operator at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will do supplemental dielectric testing and replace the lower boom, free of charge. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 598.

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.