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SevereNHTSA·11V389000·Announced 2011-08-01

Altec Recalls Aerial Devices Due to Electrical Leakage Monitor Defect

Altec Industries is recalling 1997-2009 aerial devices equipped with a BCM 44B electrical leakage monitoring system. The meter may be incorrectly installed, risking electrical shock or electrocution.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of electrical shock or electrocution, which constitutes a significant injury risk under the rubric for vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 1997-2009 aerial devices manufactured between June 1997 and July 2009. The recall affects 67 units equipped with a BCM 44B electrical leakage monitoring system.

The meter in these devices was incorrectly installed, and the wiring may come loose. Despite this defect, the meter could still indicate that it is working properly. Failure of the leakage monitoring system can result in the user touching a conductor unaware that it may be energized, risking electrical shock or electrocution.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2011. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Devices
Hazard
Affected units
67

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AERIAL DEVICE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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