Altec Aerial Devices Recalled for Potential Rotation Bearing Fastener Failure
Altec is recalling 2013-2015 AH125, HL125, and AH150 aerial devices because rotation bearing fasteners may fail, posing a risk of injury or death.
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 (fastener failure) that could lead to the boom moving unintentionally, posing a risk of personal injury or death.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altec AH125, HL125, and AH150 aerial devices manufactured between January 7, 2013, and January 2, 2015. The recall involves 23 affected vehicles.
In the affected vehicles, the rotation bearing fasteners may fail. If the fasteners that attach the aerial device to the truck fail, the boom may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of personal injury or death to the aerial device user or those nearby.
Altec will notify owners and instruct users to complete their annual torque inspection. Any bolts that break during the inspection will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2015. 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 AH125, HL125, AH150
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Aerial Devices
- Affected units
- 23
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)
- AH125
- HL125
- AH150
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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