The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V109000·Announced 2017-02-17

Altec Recalls 2015-2016 Aerial Devices Due to Bearing Fastener Failure

Altec is recalling 2015-2016 AH125, AH150, and HL125 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 source explicitly states the defect increases the risk of personal injury or death, and the product is a structural vehicle component (aerial device) where failure leads to significant injury potential.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2016 AH125, AH150, and HL125 aerial device vehicles. The recall involves a defect where the rotation bearing fasteners may fail.

If the fasteners that attach the aerial device to the truck fail, the boom may unintentionally move. This increases the risk of personal injury or death to the aerial device user or those nearby.

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fasteners free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2017. 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 AH150, AH125, HL125
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Device
Hazard
Affected units
10

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)

  • AH150
  • AH125
  • HL125

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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