Recall 15V398000: 2013–2015 Altec AH125, 2013–2015 Altec AH150, 2013–2015 Altec HL125
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 23, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 23
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altec AH125, HL125 and AH150 aerial devices manufactured January 7, 2013, to January 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the rotation bearing fasteners may fail.
The risk
If the fasteners that attach the aerial device to the truck fail, the boom may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of personal injury or death to the aerial device user or those nearby.
The fix
Altec will notify owners and instruct users to complete their annual torque inspection. Any bolts that break during the inspection will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 620.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Altec AH125
- 2014 Altec AH125
- 2015 Altec AH125
- 2013 Altec AH150
- 2014 Altec AH150
- 2015 Altec AH150
- 2013 Altec HL125
- 2014 Altec HL125
- 2015 Altec HL125
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V398000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 620
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jul 22, 2015
- Components
- Equipment:mechanical (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology