NHTSA Recall 15V473000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V473000; Date: Jul. 28, 2015
If the aerial device is operated while the outrigger is not properly deployed it can cause instability of the boom, increasing the risk of person injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Altec Aerial Device; 2007 Altec Aerial Device; 2008 Altec Aerial Device; 2009 Altec Aerial Device; 2010 Altec Aerial Device; 2011 Altec Aerial Device; 2012 Altec Aerial Device; 2013 Altec Aerial Device; 2014 Altec Aerial Device; 2015 Altec Aerial Device
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,514
Recall Summary:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 aerial devices manufactured from June 1, 2006, through April 1, 2015. The affected aerial devices outrigger interlock control system may not detect proper deployment of the outriggers, allowing for instability of the boom.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aerial device with a new outrigger interlock module, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is csn 625.
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: Sep 4, 2015
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