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SevereNHTSA·22V794000·Announced 2022-10-21

Altec Recalls 2019-2022 Aerial Devices Due to Outrigger Safety Defect

Altec is recalling 2019-2022 AT41ME aerial devices because the material handling interlocking valve may lose power, allowing the jib winch to operate while outriggers are up, which increases the risk of the unit tipping.

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 (aerial device tipping) that increases the risk of injury, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2022 AT41ME aerial devices. The recall addresses a defect where the material handling interlocking valve may lose power when the outriggers are not set. This failure allows the jib winch to be operated while the outriggers are up.

Outriggers that are not set when loads are being lifted by the jib winch may cause the unit to tip, increasing the risk of injury. Altec will install a visual indication system to show when the outriggers are set or not set, and provide a new pre-operational inspection placard, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3030. 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 Device
Hazard
Affected units
71

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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