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HighNHTSA·22V577000·Announced 2022-08-04

Altec Recalls 2017-2021 Aerial Devices Due to Wiring Defect

Altec is recalling 2017-2021 aerial devices because a wire may be damaged by a sharp edge, potentially causing an engine stall and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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 defect presents a risk of harm (engine stall leading to crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2021 Altec AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT237, AT37G, AT40G, AT41M, and CB5-132D-S aerial devices. The recall involves a defect where a wire to the boom stow sensor may be routed over a sharp edge. This routing can expose the wire to metal, resulting in a blown ignition circuit fuse.

A blown fuse can cause an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash. Altec will install a relay to correct the issue free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 30, 2022.

Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832 for more information. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3015. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
594

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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