Altec Recalls Aerial Devices Due to Electrical Shock Risk
Altec is recalling 2005-2013 AH75, AH85, and AH100 aerial devices because a cable may breach insulation, increasing the risk of electrical shock to operators.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 AH75, AH85, and AH100 aerial devices manufactured between April 2005 and April 2013. The recall applies to units equipped with current leakage monitoring systems. The defect involves the cable for this monitoring system, which may be too long and breach the gap provided by the lower boom fiberglass insert chassis insulating system.
If the gap is breached, the boom may conduct electrical current, which increases the risk of electrical shock to the operator. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, though the recall number is 13V378000.
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly secure the leakage monitor cable. The recall was expected to begin during September 2013. 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 AH100, AH75, AH85
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Aerial Devices
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 263
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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