Recall 17V109000: 2015–2016 Altec AH125, 2015–2016 Altec AH150, 2015–2016 Altec HL125
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 17, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 10
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2016 AH125, AH150, and HL125 aerial device vehicles. 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 has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the fasteners, free if charge. The recall began on February 24, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 651.
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
- 2015 Altec AH125
- 2016 Altec AH125
- 2015 Altec AH150
- 2016 Altec AH150
- 2015 Altec HL125
- 2016 Altec HL125
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V109000
- Manufacturer campaign
- MAB 651
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Owner letters
- Feb 24, 2017
- 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