The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V456000·Announced 2012-09-18

Altec Aerial Vehicles Recalled for Outrigger Cylinder Torque Defect

Altec is recalling 2002-2009 aerial vehicles because improperly torqued outrigger cylinders could loosen, posing a risk of injury or property damage.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component could strike a person or object, increasing the risk of injury or property damage, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects or significant injury/property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2002-2009 AH75, AH85, AH100, and HL125 aerial device vehicles equipped with 16-foot radial outriggers. The recall covers 245 units.

The defect involves improper torque applied to the outrigger cylinder piston retention system during assembly. This can cause the cylinder to loosen from the rod, allowing the outrigger leg to protrude beyond the chassis when stowed. If the cylinder loosens, the outrigger could strike a person or object, increasing the risk of injury or property damage.

Altec will notify owners and increase the torque on the piston free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 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, AH75, HL125, AH85
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
245

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 (4)

  • AH100
  • AH75
  • HL125
  • AH85

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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