The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V548000·Announced 2021-07-21

Altec Recalls 2020 Aerial Work Platforms Due to Sprocket Weld Failure

Altec is recalling 2020 AA and AN class vehicles because a failed weld on the leveling sprocket may cause uncontrolled platform movement, increasing the risk of injury and 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 the defect increases the risk of injury and death, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or death risk.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 model year AA and AN class aerial work platforms. The affected vehicles include the AA5X/AN5X, AA5X(E)/AN5X(E), AA6X/AN6X, AA6X(E)/AN6X(E), AN4X-OC/AN4X(E)-OC, AN5X-OC/AN5X(E)-OC, AA/AN67-E100, and AA/AN67(E)-E100 models.

The recall is due to a potential failed weld between the leveling sprocket and the hub assembly. This defect may result in uncontrolled platform leveling, which increases the risk of injury and death.

Owners will be notified by mail starting September 15, 2021. Altec will inspect the sprocket assembly and replace it if damaged. If no damage is observed, a secondary retention kit will be installed to limit platform rotation. All repairs are 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 AN-CLASS, AA-CLASS
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
1,284

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)

  • AN-CLASS
  • AA-CLASS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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