Altec Recalls 2004-2005 Aerial Devices Due to Boom Failure Risk
Altec Industries is recalling 2004-2005 aerial devices and elevator vehicles because the fiberglass upper boom may degrade and fail, increasing the 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 text explicitly states that failure of the component may increase the risk of injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating involving significant injury or death risks.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2004-2005 AM547, AM650, AM855, and AM862 Aerial Devices, as well as AM650 and AM855 Elevator vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the fiberglass upper boom on these vehicles may degrade over time and fail.
The failure of the fiberglass upper boom may increase the risk of injury or death. Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boom for degradation and replace it if necessary, free of charge, or buy back the chassis and unit.
The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 676. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
- Affected units
- 59
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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