2021 Altec Aerial Device: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 22V060000 · 47 units potentially affected · filed Feb 3, 2022
What's wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021 AH125 aerial devices. When operating the boom positioning control lever, a defective linear potentiometer may cause the boom to move in an unintended direction.
Why it matters
The boom moving in an unintended direction increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Altec will inspect the linear potentiometer manufacturer date, and replace the potentiometer if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 847.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V060000
- Manufacturer no.
- CSN 847
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
- Units affected
- 47
- Report received
- Feb 3, 2022
- Owner letters
- Mar 16, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
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