Recall 15V473000: 2006–2015 Altec Aerial Device
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 28, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 2,514
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Aerial Devices manufactured from June 1, 2006, through April 1, 2015. The affected aerial devices outrigger interlock control system may not detect proper deployment of the outriggers, allowing for instability of the boom.
The risk
If the aerial device is operated while the outrigger is not properly deployed it can cause instability of the boom, increasing the risk of person injury or death.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aerial device with a new outrigger interlock module, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 625.
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
- 2006 Altec Aerial Device
- 2007 Altec Aerial Device
- 2008 Altec Aerial Device
- 2009 Altec Aerial Device
- 2010 Altec Aerial Device
- 2011 Altec Aerial Device
- 2012 Altec Aerial Device
- 2013 Altec Aerial Device
- 2014 Altec Aerial Device
- 2015 Altec Aerial Device
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V473000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 625
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Owner letters
- Sep 4, 2015
- Components
- Equipment (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