NHTSA Recall 10V598000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V598000; Date: Nov. 23, 2010
Failure of the glue bond and fasteners could result in separation of the fiberglass link from the steel inserts. As a result, the platform on which a service technician would stand could fail during use resulting in death or serious injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Altec At35-g; 1999 Altec At35-g; 2000 Altec At35-g; 2001 Altec At35-g; 2002 Altec At35-g; 2003 Altec At35-g; 2004 Altec At35-g; 2005 Altec At35-g; 2006 Altec At35-g; 2007 Altec At35-g; 2008 Altec At35-g; 1998 Altec At37-g; 1999 Altec At37-g; 2000 Altec At37-g; 2001 Altec At37-g; 2002 Altec At37-g; 2003 Altec At37-g; 2004 Altec At37-g; 2005 Altec At37-g; 2006 Altec At37-g; 2007 Altec At37-g; 2008 Altec At37-g
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 8,600
Recall Summary:
Altec is recalling certain model year 1998-2008 aerial devices vehicles built from January 1998 through may 2008. The glue bond joint in the insulating arm link may fail over time. The connection is also secured by eight bolts, but with the loss of the glue bond, the fasteners could fatigue over time and fail.
How to Fix:
Altec will provide instructions on how to inspect the fiberglass insulating link and fasteners. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 1, 2010. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Recall Notes:
Altec safety recall no. Csn 535. Owners may also 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 1, 2010
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