NHTSA Recall 14V308000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V308000; Date: Jun. 4, 2014
A fiberglass lower boom insert that can conduct electricity increases the risk of electrocution to the operator should the boom contact a power line. If the joint between the fiberglass insert and the steel boom component fails, the boom may fall, putting the operator at an increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Altec AH100; 2010 Altec AH100; 2011 Altec AH100; 2012 Altec AH100; 2009 Altec AH75; 2010 Altec AH75; 2011 Altec AH75; 2012 Altec AH75; 2009 Altec AH85; 2010 Altec AH85; 2011 Altec AH85; 2012 Altec AH85
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 120
Recall Summary:
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 ah75, ah85, and ah100 aerial devices manufactured October 2009 through December 2012. The affected devices may allow electricity to be conducted through the boom due to water entering into the fiberglass layers. Additionally, the joint connecting the fiberglass insert and the steel boom components may fail.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will do supplemental dielectric testing and replace the lower boom, free of charge. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 598.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 4, 2014
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