Altec Recall 20V708000: Suspension, Adjustment, Automatic Electrical/hydraulic

NHTSA recall 20V708000 · announced November 17, 2020 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 13 units affected

The problem

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2006-2020 AH150 and AH125S Articulating Non-Overcenter Aerial Devices. The incorrect counterbalance valve may have been installed in the main lift cylinder. As a result, at certain boom positions the counterbalance valve will open due to the pressure in the cylinder exceeding the setting.

The risk

If one of the hoses between the cylinder and the external counterbalance valve manifold were to fail to hold pressure, the boom could unexpectedly lower, increasing the risk of an injury.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct counterbalance valve if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 784.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

2006 Altec Ah125
2007 Altec Ah125
2008 Altec Ah125
2009 Altec Ah125
2010 Altec Ah125
2011 Altec Ah125
2012 Altec Ah125
2013 Altec Ah125
2014 Altec Ah125
2015 Altec Ah125
2016 Altec Ah125
2017 Altec Ah125
2018 Altec Ah125
2019 Altec Ah125
2020 Altec Ah125
2006 Altec Ah150
2007 Altec Ah150
2008 Altec Ah150
2009 Altec Ah150
2010 Altec Ah150
2011 Altec Ah150
2012 Altec Ah150
2013 Altec Ah150
2014 Altec Ah150
2015 Altec Ah150
2016 Altec Ah150
2017 Altec Ah150
2018 Altec Ah150
2019 Altec Ah150
2020 Altec Ah150

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