Altec Recalls 2016-2017 Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks for Grounding Defect
Altec is recalling 2016-2017 Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks because improperly sized cable connection receptacles may cause the high voltage grounding system to fail, increasing the risk of injury.
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 (electrical grounding failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with potential for injury but no confirmed incidents.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the high voltage grounding system, which may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles. This defect can cause the high voltage grounding system to fail.
If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury. The source text does not specify the number of affected units, specific model numbers, or reported incidents.
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the high voltage grounding system cable ring terminal connectors and replace any that are improperly sized, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. 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 DIGGER DERRICK, AERIAL DEVICE
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
- Affected units
- 44
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 (2)
- DIGGER DERRICK
- AERIAL DEVICE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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