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SevereNHTSA·23V438000·Announced 2023-06-22

Altec Recalls 2019-2022 Aerial Devices for Electrical Safety Defect

Altec is recalling 2019-2022 AT335 aerial devices because an inverter-powered outlet may lack ground-fault protection, increasing the risk of injury or fire.

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 (electrical system) with a stated risk of injury or fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury or property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2022 AT335 aerial devices. The recall addresses a defect where an inverter-powered outlet may have been installed at the aerial boom tip without ground-fault interrupter (GFCI) protection.

An outlet without GFCI protection may fail to shut off electrical power when a ground-fault occurs, which increases the risk of injury or fire. This defect affects the electrical system of the vehicle.

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a GFCI outlet as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 25, 2023. 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 Device
Hazard
Affected units
18

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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