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NHTSA Campaign 12V456000

EQUIPMENT

Issued by ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. · Reported Sep 18, 2012 · 245 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

If the cylinder loosens from the rod, the outrigger could strike a person or object, increasing the risk of injury or property damage.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ALTEC AH100 2002 245
ALTEC AH100 2003 245
ALTEC AH100 2004 245
ALTEC AH100 2005 245
ALTEC AH100 2006 245
ALTEC AH100 2007 245
ALTEC AH100 2008 245
ALTEC AH100 2009 245
ALTEC AH75 2002 245
ALTEC AH75 2003 245
ALTEC AH75 2004 245
ALTEC AH75 2005 245
ALTEC AH75 2006 245
ALTEC AH75 2007 245
ALTEC AH75 2008 245
ALTEC AH75 2009 245
ALTEC AH85 2002 245
ALTEC AH85 2003 245
ALTEC AH85 2004 245
ALTEC AH85 2005 245
ALTEC AH85 2006 245
ALTEC AH85 2007 245
ALTEC AH85 2008 245
ALTEC AH85 2009 245
ALTEC HL125 2002 245
ALTEC HL125 2003 245
ALTEC HL125 2004 245
ALTEC HL125 2005 245
ALTEC HL125 2006 245
ALTEC HL125 2007 245
ALTEC HL125 2008 245
ALTEC HL125 2009 245

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V456000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.