ALTEC HL125 2013: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V398000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | HL125 | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-07-22 | 2015-06-23 | 2015-06-23 |
Production Dates: 2013-01-07 - 2015-01-02
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 620
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altec AH125, HL125 and AH150 aerial devices manufactured January 7, 2013, to January 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the rotation bearing fasteners may fail.
If the fasteners that attach the aerial device to the truck fail, the boom may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of personal injury or death to the aerial device user or those nearby.
Altec will notify owners and instruct users to complete their annual torque inspection. Any bolts that break during the inspection will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 620.
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.
