Altec Recall 12V411000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 12V411000 · announced August 21, 2012 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 27 units affected

The problem

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Aerial Device vehicles due to improper welding processes used to manufacture the boom pivot pins. Failure of the pin could cause separation of the boom from the turntable.

The risk

If the boom separates from the turntable, there is an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, and will replace the pivot pins, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Altec's recall campaign number is MAB 563.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2008 Altec Ah100
• 2009 Altec Ah100
• 2008 Altec Ah85
• 2009 Altec Ah85

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.