The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V147000·Announced 2022-03-11

Altec Recalls 2016-2021 Aerial Devices Due to Fuel Line Fire Risk

Altec is recalling 2016-2021 aerial devices because improperly secured fuel line clamps may cause leaks and increase fire 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 risk-of-harm product (fire risk from fuel leaks) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2021 AT and TA aerial devices. The recall addresses a defect where chassis fuel line clamps may not have been secured properly after being removed to install an aftermarket accessory.

Unsecured fuel lines may become damaged and leak fuel, which increases the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or property damage associated with this defect.

Altec will provide work instructions and a kit to properly secure the fuel line, and will repair any damaged fuel line if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 6, 2022. 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 Devices
Hazard
Affected units
27,270

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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