NHTSA Recall 12V456000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V456000; Date: Sep. 18, 2012
If the cylinder loosens from the rod, the outrigger could strike a person or object, increasing the risk of injury or property damage.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Altec AH100; 2003 Altec AH100; 2004 Altec AH100; 2005 Altec AH100; 2006 Altec AH100; 2007 Altec AH100; 2008 Altec AH100; 2009 Altec AH100; 2002 Altec AH75; 2003 Altec AH75; 2004 Altec AH75; 2005 Altec AH75; 2006 Altec AH75; 2007 Altec AH75; 2008 Altec AH75; 2009 Altec AH75; 2002 Altec AH85; 2003 Altec AH85; 2004 Altec AH85; 2005 Altec AH85; 2006 Altec AH85; 2007 Altec AH85; 2008 Altec AH85; 2009 Altec AH85; 2002 Altec HL125; 2003 Altec HL125; 2004 Altec HL125; 2005 Altec HL125; 2006 Altec HL125; 2007 Altec HL125; 2008 Altec HL125; 2009 Altec HL125
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 245
Recall Summary:
Altec industries, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2002-2009 ah75/85/100 and hl125 aerial device vehicles equipped with 16-foot radial outriggers. An improper torque was applied to the outrigger cylinder piston retention system during assembly. As a result, the cylinder could loosen from the rod allowing the outrigger leg to protrude beyond the confines of the chassis when it is in a stowed position.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners, and will increase the torque on the piston free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact altec industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Recall Notes:
Altec's recall campaign number is csn 570. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 6, 2012
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