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
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 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
- 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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