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SevereNHTSA·11V498000·Announced 2011-10-05

Altec Recalls 2010 Aerial Devices Due to Platform Leveling System Failure

Altec Industries is recalling 2010 AH75, AH85, and AH100 aerial devices because a platform leveling system failure could cause unintended movement, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.

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 source text explicitly states that the defect increases the risk of death or serious injury, which aligns with the rubric criterion for a score of 4 (Severe) involving significant injury reports or high-risk structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 AH75, AH85, and AH100 aerial devices manufactured between June 29, 2010, and December 26, 2010. The recall addresses a defect in the platform leveling system.

The failure of the platform leveling system can result in unintended platform movement, which increases the risk of death or serious injury. The source text does not report any specific incidents of death or injury, but the potential hazard is classified as severe.

Altec will notify owners, and Altec dealers will modify the platform leveling system as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on October 4, 2011. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-GO-ALTEC (1-877-462-5832) for more information or contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AH100, AH75, AH85
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
22

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 (3)

  • AH100
  • AH75
  • AH85

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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