Altec utility vehicle cable entry steps can detach during use
Altec is recalling certain 2011-2025 Aerial Device, Digger Derrick and Service Body vehicles because the cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, allowing the entry step to detach.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the step is load-bearing and can detach while a person is standing on it, which is a structural failure rather than a degraded function.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2011-2025 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick, and 2022-2025 Service Body vehicles. About 903 units are potentially affected.
The cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicle.
NHTSA states that a cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the cable crimps. If the cables are improperly crimped, Altec will provide instructions and a kit to replace the wire rope assemblies. Repairs are free of charge. Owners may contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC, TEREX AERIAL DEVICE, DIGGER DERRICK, SERVICE BODY, AERIAL DEVICES
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Structure
- Affected units
- 903
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 (4)
- AERIAL DEVICE
- DIGGER DERRICK
- SERVICE BODY
- AERIAL DEVICES
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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