The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V736000·Announced 2021-09-23

Altec Recalls 2011-2016 Aerial Devices Due to Mounting Frame Cracks

Altec is recalling 2011-2016 AT200A aerial devices because cracks in the mounting frame legs may cause the side plate to break, increasing injury risk.

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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect (mounting frame breakage) that can lead to significant injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2011-2016 AT200A aerial devices. The recall addresses a defect where cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame. This cracking can cause the mounting frame side plate to break.

A broken side plate may result in the separation of the pedestal and the truck frame, which increases the risk of injury to operators or bystanders. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Owner notification letters were mailed on October 13, 2021. Altec will repair the side plates as necessary or provide a repair kit free of charge. Owners may contact Altec's 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
2,115

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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