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HighNHTSA·16V710000·Announced 2016-10-05

Altec Recalls 2014-2015 Aerial Devices Due to Boom Tip Cover Defect

Altec is recalling 219 model year 2014-2015 aerial devices because an improperly sized boom tip cover opening may allow contact with energized conductors, 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 the defect increases the risk of injury to the operator, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T aerial devices manufactured between April 15, 2014, and October 15, 2015. The recall affects 219 units.

The affected aerial devices have a fiberglass cover over the boom tip that may have an improperly sized opening. This defect may allow the exposed metal tip of the boom to contact an electrically energized conductor, such as an overhead wire, which increases the risk of injury to the boom operator.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any boom tip cover that has an improperly sized opening free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Devices
Hazard
Affected units
219

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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