Defect Description For Recall
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2012 Ah75, Ah85, And Ah100 Aerial Devices Manufactured October 2009 Through December 2012. The Affected Devices May Allow Electricity To Be Conducted Through The Boom Due To Water Entering Into The Fiberglass Layers. Additionally, The Joint ConneCTIng The Fiberglass Insert And The Steel Boom Components May Fail.
Make Of Vehicle
ALTEC
Model Of Vehicle
AH85
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
14V308000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
A Fiberglass Lower Boom Insert That Can Conduct Electricity Increases The Risk Of Electrocution To The Operator Should The Boom Contact A Power Line. If The Joint Between The Fiberglass Insert And The Steel Boom Component Fails, The Boom May Fall, Putting The Operator At An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Altec Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Do Supplemental Dielectric Testing And Replace The Lower Boom, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Altec Customer Service At 1-877-462-5832. Altec’S Number For This Recall Is Csn 598.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20091001
End Of Manufacture
20121231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
120
Date Owners Notified
20140804
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140604
Make Campaign Number
CSN 598