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HighNHTSA·22V613000·Announced 2022-08-10

Altec Recalls 2015-2022 Aerial Devices Due to Weld Crack Risk

Altec Industries is recalling 2015-2022 DT65 and DT85 Aerial Devices because a weld crack could cause the auger bracket to detach, increasing injury 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 recall involves a structural defect (weld crack) that could lead to component detachment and injury, 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 2015-2022 DT65 and DT85 Aerial Devices. The recall involves 975 units where the weld between the base boom and the auger stow bracket could crack.

A cracked weld may allow the auger bracket to detach from the boom, which increases the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities were reported in the source text.

Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2022. Altec will inspect and repair any cracks found in the base boom free of charge. 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 Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
975

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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