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SevereNHTSA·21V998000·Announced 2021-12-20

Altec Recalls 2017-2021 Aerial Devices Due to Hydraulic Plumbing Defect

Altec Industries is recalling 2017-2021 aerial devices because incorrect hydraulic plumbing could allow booms to overextend, increasing the risk of tipping and injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hydraulic plumbing) that could cause the device to tip over, resulting in significant injury risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2021 AN67-E100, AA67-E100, AN67, AA67, and AN55-E88 aerial devices. The recall involves 150 units where the hydraulic plumbing to the lift cylinders of the lower and upper booms could be connected incorrectly.

This defect allows the boom to overextend. If the operator overextends the boom while using the material handling jib, the aerial device could tip over, increasing the risk of injury.

Altec will inspect and correct the plumbing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 18, 2022. 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
150

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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