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HighNHTSA·14V745000·Announced 2014-11-21

Altec Recalls Aerial Devices Due to Hydraulic Pressure Transducer Defect

Altec is recalling 1999-2014 aerial devices because an improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer may cause inadvertent boom movement in cooler temperatures, increasing injury risk.

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 where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 1999-2014 aerial devices, including models A65, A70, A75, A72-, A/77-T, A82-T, A72-TE88, and A77-TE93. The affected units were manufactured between January 1, 1999, and July 15, 2014. The recall involves a total of 1,907 units.

The defect involves an improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer that relieves excessive backpressure in the hydraulic tank circuit. In cooler temperatures, this issue may result in inadvertent boom movement, which increases the risk of injury to the occupant or those nearby.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and install a pressure switch free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Altec's recall number is CSN 609.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Device
Hazard
Affected units
1,907

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 (1)

  • AERIAL DEVICE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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