NHTSA Recall 15V150000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V150000; Date: Mar. 16, 2015
Unintended boom movement of the aerial device increases the operator's risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Altec Aerial Device
Component: Equipment:mechanical
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 120
Recall Summary:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2014 aerial devices manufactured April 1, 2014, to July 18, 2014, and equipped with certain sun hydraulics corporation counterbalance valves. In the affected vehicles, the counterbalance valve may crack, allowing hydraulic fluid to leak, and possibly result in boom movement.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the counterbalance valves, free of charge. The recall began on may 12, 2015. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 614.
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: May 12, 2015
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