Altec Recalls 2015-2019 Crane Aerial Devices Due to Hose Connection Defect
Altec is recalling 2015-2019 AC26, AC28, AC30, and AC38 crane aerial devices because a boom lift cylinder hose may lack a velocity fuse, risking uncontrolled movement.
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 structural vehicle defect where a hose failure can cause uncontrolled boom movement, increasing the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, placing this in the High category per the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2019 Altec AC26, AC28, AC30, and AC38 Crane Aerial Devices. The recall involves 96 units where the boom lift cylinder hose may have been connected to a port that does not have an internal velocity fuse.
The defect poses a safety risk because the failure of a boom lift cylinder hose that is not protected by a velocity fuse can result in uncontrolled boom movement. This uncontrolled movement increases the risk of injury to operators or bystanders.
The recall began on January 30, 2020. Altec will notify owners and inspect the hose to verify that it is connected properly, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. 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 CRANE
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
- Affected units
- 96
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)
- CRANE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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