Altec Recalls 2012-2016 Aerial Devices Due to Mounting Frame Cracks
Altec is recalling 2012-2016 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 3/5 (High).
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 defect in a vehicle-mounted device that could lead to separation and injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2012-2016 AT200A aerial devices. The recall involves 4,055 units where cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame. This defect can cause the mounting frame side plate to break.
A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, which increases the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Owner notification letters were mailed on January 13, 2022. Altec will repair the side plates as necessary or provide a repair kit free of charge. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or reference recall number CSN 840. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Affected units
- 4,055
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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