NHTSA Campaign Id 11V284000; Date: May. 16, 2011
If the arm link conducts current, should the arm link contact an electrical wire, the operator may be shocked or electrocuted and death or serious injury may result.
Recalled Vehicles:2007 Altec At40m/p; 2008 Altec At40m/p; 2009 Altec At40m/p
Component: Equipment:electrical
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 103
Recall Summary:Altec is recalling certain at40m/p aerial devices manufactured from June 2007 through October 2009. These units have fiberglass arm links that, over time, may develop reduced electrical isolation performance. As such, the links may begin to conduct current.
How to Fix:Altec will replace the link free of charge. The safety recall began on may 23, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Recall Notes:Altec safety recall no. Csn 544. 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: May 23, 2011
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