The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V411000·Announced 2012-08-21

Altec Recalls 2008-2009 Aerial Devices Due to Boom Pivot Pin Defect

Altec Industries is recalling 2008-2009 AH100 and AH85 aerial devices because improper welding of boom pivot pins could cause the boom to separate from the turntable.

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 structural vehicle defect (boom separation) with an increased risk of personal injury and property damage, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Aerial Device vehicles, specifically the AH100 and AH85 models. The recall is due to improper welding processes used to manufacture the boom pivot pins.

Failure of these pins could cause the boom to separate from the turntable. If the boom separates, there is an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage.

Altec will notify owners and 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AH100, AH85
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Device
Hazard
Affected units
27

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 (2)

  • AH100
  • AH85

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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