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SevereNHTSA·15V473000·Announced 2015-07-28

Altec Recalls 2006-2015 Aerial Devices Due to Outrigger Interlock Defect

Altec Industries is recalling 2,514 aerial devices from 2006-2015 because the outrigger interlock system may fail to detect proper deployment, risking boom instability and 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 source text explicitly states that the defect increases the risk of 'person injury or death,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving serious harm potential.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Aerial Devices manufactured between June 1, 2006, and April 1, 2015. The recall affects 2,514 units. The defect involves the outrigger interlock control system, which may not detect if the outriggers are properly deployed. This failure can lead to instability of the boom if the device is operated while the outriggers are not correctly set up.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that operating the aerial device with improperly deployed outriggers increases the risk of person injury or death. Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aerial device with a new outrigger interlock module at no cost to the owner. The recall began on September 4, 2015.

Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733 for more information. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 625. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
2,514

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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