The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V693000·Announced 2018-10-04

Altec Recalls 2017 Aerial Devices Due to Electrical Shock Risk

Altec is recalling 2017 AT37, AT41, and AT48 aerial devices because an incorrectly installed hose sock may cause electrical shock.

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 shock) where no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Altec AT37, AT41, and AT48 aerial devices. The recall involves 208 units where the hydraulic line protective hose sock may have been incorrectly installed through the insulating section of the lower boom.

This defect can cause potential electrical continuity through the lower boom, which increases the risk of an electrical shock to the operator.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic hose bundle on the articulating arm and remove any hose sock in the insulated section free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 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 AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Device
Hazard
Affected units
208

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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