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HighNHTSA·15V150000·Announced 2015-03-16

Altec Recalls 2014 Aerial Devices Due to Counterbalance Valve Defect

Altec is recalling 2014 Aerial Devices because a counterbalance valve may crack, causing hydraulic leaks and unintended boom movement that increases 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 structural/mechanical defect in a vehicle that poses a risk of harm (injury) to the operator, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Aerial Devices manufactured between April 1, 2014, and July 18, 2014. The recall affects vehicles equipped with certain SUN Hydraulics Corporation counterbalance valves.

In the affected vehicles, the counterbalance valve may crack, allowing hydraulic fluid to leak. This defect can result in unintended boom movement of the aerial device, which increases the operator's risk of injury.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the counterbalance valves free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 614.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Device
Hazard
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 (1)

  • AERIAL DEVICE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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