Altec Aerial Devices Recalled for Electrical Conduction and Joint Failure Risks
Altec is recalling 2009-2012 AH75, AH85, and AH100 aerial devices because water ingress may allow electricity conduction or cause joint failure, risking electrocution or 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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect (joint failure) and a risk of electrocution, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating involving significant injury risks.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 AH75, AH85, and AH100 Aerial Devices manufactured between October 2009 and December 2012. The recall involves 120 units. The defect involves the potential for water to enter the fiberglass layers of the boom, which may allow electricity to be conducted through the boom. Additionally, the joint connecting the fiberglass insert and the steel boom components may fail.
If the boom contacts a power line, the conductive fiberglass lower boom insert increases the risk of electrocution to the operator. If the joint between the fiberglass insert and the steel boom component fails, the boom may fall, putting the operator at an increased risk of injury.
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will perform supplemental dielectric testing and replace the lower boom free of charge. Owners may contact Altec customer service 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
- Affected units
- 120
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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